What Is the F-6 Marriage Visa?
The F-6 Marriage Visa is a long-term visa that allows a foreign national who is legally married to a Korean citizen to live and work in Korea.
Often referred to as the international marriage visa, this visa grants much broader privileges than short-term visas (like C-3), including employment rights and longer residency.
1. Types of F-6 Visa (Subcategories)
| Visa Code | Description |
|---|---|
| F-6-1 | For those in a normal, ongoing marital relationship |
| F-6-2 | For those who are divorced or widowed but are raising a child |
| F-6-3 | For victims of domestic violence or human trafficking |
Most applicants will apply for the F-6-1, and depending on future circumstances, the status may be changed to F-6-2 or F-6-3.
2. F-6 Marriage Visa Eligibility
1)For the Foreign Spouse
- Must be legally married to a Korean citizen
- The purpose of stay must be to maintain a genuine marriage
- Should be applying for their first F-6 visa
2) For the Korean Spouse
- Must meet minimum income or housing requirements
- Able to prove genuine marital relationship
- Must not have serious criminal records
3. F-6 Marriage Visa Application Process
- Register the Marriage
- The marriage must be registered in both Korea and the foreign spouseâs home country
- Obtain a Korean Marriage Certificate and Family Registry Document
- Apply for the Visa
- Submit documents to the Korean Embassy or Consulate in the foreign spouseâs country
- Undergo Visa Screening
- Paper review + interview (if necessary)
- If documents are missing or there's suspicion of a sham marriage, the visa may be denied
- Enter Korea & Register
- Once the visa is issued, enter Korea
- Must apply for an Alien Registration Card within 90 days
4. Required Documents for F-6 Marriage Visa (Basic List)
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Visa application form | Provided by embassy |
| Passport (original + copy) | At least 6 months validity |
| One passport photo | 3.5 x 4.5 cm |
| Marriage certificate | Issued in Korea |
| Family registry | Issued in Korea |
| Criminal record certificate | Must be translated and notarized |
| Health check (TB test) | Required for long-term stay |
| Sponsorship letter | From Korean spouse |
| Proof of housing | Lease contract or ownership documents |
| Proof of income | Income tax certificate, bank statements, etc. |
Document requirements may vary slightly depending on embassy and personal circumstances. Always confirm with your local Korean diplomatic mission.
5. Tips for Preparing Documents
- Criminal record certificate must be official, translated, and notarized
- Income requirement: Generally at least 100% of Korea's median income (Approx. KRW 2 million/month as of 2025)
- Any forged or false documents may result in visa denial and even criminal prosecution
- Itâs recommended to apply within 6 months of marriage to avoid suspicion
- Be prepared for interviews: questions often test the genuineness of the marriage
6. After the Visa Is Issued
- Initial visa duration is usually 1 year
- Extension may require additional interviews or home inspections
- If the couple separates or the marriage breaks down, the visa may not be extended
- After 2 years on the F-6 visa, the foreign spouse may apply for Korean permanent residency (F-5) or naturalization
7. Common Reasons for Rejection
- Sham marriage or submitting false documents
- Korean spouse fails income or housing requirements
- Foreign spouse has a criminal record
- Inconsistent or vague answers during the interview
Conclusion: Love Alone Is Not Enough
While the F-6 visa is based on marriage, a genuine and stable life together is key to approval. Korean immigration authorities will carefully review the case for signs of marital authenticity, financial stability, and public safety.
We recommend working with a qualified immigration attorney or administrative agent, especially if your situation is complex or if you've previously been denied a visa.
ê²°íŒë¹ì(F-6) ì€ë¹ë°©ë² ìŽì 늬: ìë¥, ì ì°š, 죌ìì¬íê¹ì§ ì벜 ê°ìŽë
1. ê²°íŒë¹ì(F-6)ë?
**ê²°íŒë¹ì(F-6)**ë ëíë¯Œêµ êµë¯Œê³Œ ìžêµìžìŽ íŒìží 겜ì°, ìžêµìž ë°°ì°ìê° êµëŽì 거죌íë©° ìíí ì ìëë¡ ë¶ì¬ëë ì²Žë¥ ì격ì ëë€.
ìŒëª êµì ê²°íŒë¹ìëŒê³ ë ë¶ëŠ¬ë©°, ëšêž° 첎ë¥ë¹ì(C-3)ì ë¬ëЬ ì¥êž° 첎ë¥ì ì·šì ìŽ ê°ë¥í ì격ì ëë€. F-6 ë¹ìë ìŽ 3ê°ì§ íì ì íìŒë¡ ëëë©° ê°ê°ì ìê±ŽìŽ ë€ëŠ ëë€.
2. ê²°íŒë¹ìì ì¢ ë¥ (F-6 íìì í)
| ë¹ììœë | ì í ì€ëª |
|---|---|
| F-6-1 | ì ìì ìž íŒìžêŽê³ ì ì§ ëª©ì ì ì²Žë¥ |
| F-6-2 | ìŽíŒ ëë ì¬ë³í ë°°ì°ìê° ìë 륌 ìì¡íë ê²œì° |
| F-6-3 | ê°ì íë ¥, ìžì 맀맀 ë±ì íŒíŽì ë³Žíž ëª©ì ì²Žë¥ |
ëë¶ë¶ì ì ì²ìë F-6-1ì íµíŽ ì êµíë©°, ìŽí ì¬ì ë³íì ë°ëŒ F-6-2 ëë F-6-3ìŒë¡ ë³ê²œë ì ììµëë€.
3. ê²°íŒë¹ì ì ì² ì격
1) ìžêµìž ë°°ì°ì ì걎
- íêµìžê³Œ ë²ì íŒìžêŽê³ë¥Œ ì ì§ ì€ìŒ ê²
- ì¶ì êµ ëª©ì ìŽ ì€ì§ì ìž íŒìžìí ì ì§ìŒ ê²
- ê²°íŒ ìŽë¯Œ 목ì ì ì¬ìŠì ì²ì ì ì²íë ììŒ ê²
2) íêµìž ë°°ì°ì ì걎
- ìŒì í ìë ëë 죌거 ê³µê° í볎
- ìžêµìž ë°°ì°ììì ì€ì§ì íŒìž ì¬ì€ ì ìŠ
- ë²ì£ ê²œë ¥ ë± ê²°ê²©ì¬ì ê° ìì ê²
4. ê²°íŒë¹ì ì ì² ì ì°š
- íŒìžì ê³
- íêµ ë° ìžêµ ìêµì íŒìžì ê³ ìë£
- ê°ì¡±êŽê³ë±ë¡ë¶ ëë íŒìžêŽê³ìŠëª ì ë°êž
- ë¹ì ì ì²
- ìžêµìž ë°°ì°ìê° ëªšêµ ì£Œì¬ ëíë¯Œêµ ëì¬êŽ ëë ìŽìì¬êŽì ì ì²
- ë¹ìì¬ì¬
- ìë¥ ì¬ì¬ + íì ì ìží°ë·° ì€ì
- ìë¥ ë¯žë¹, íìì§ì , ìì¥ê²°íŒ ìì¬ ì 볎ì ëë ê±°ì ê°ë¥
- ì
êµ ë° ìžêµìžë±ë¡
- ì¬ìŠ ë°êž í ì êµ
- 90ìŒ ìŽëŽ ì¶ì êµ ì¬ë¬Žììì ìžêµìžë±ë¡ìŠ ë°êž
5. ê²°íŒë¹ì ì ì¶ìë¥ (ê³µíµ)
| ìë¥ëª | ë¹ê³ |
|---|---|
| ì¬ìŠë°êžì ì²ì | ì§ì ìì |
| ì¬ê¶ ì볞 ë° ì¬ë³ž | ì íšêž°ê° 6ê°ì ìŽì |
| ì¬ì§ 1ë§€ | ì¬ê¶ì© (3.5x4.5cm) |
| íŒìžêŽê³ìŠëª ì | íêµ ë°êž |
| ê°ì¡±êŽê³ìŠëª ì | íêµ ë°êž |
| ìžêµìž ë²ì£ê²œë ¥ìŠëª ì | 6ê°ì ìŽëŽ ë°êž + ë²ìê³µìŠ |
| 걎ê°ì§ëšì | ê²°íµ ê²ì¬ í¬íš |
| ì ì볎ìŠì | íêµìž ë°°ì°ìê° ìì± |
| ì£Œê±°ì§ ìŠëª ìë¥ | ë±êž°ë¶ë±ë³ž, ì ìžê³ìœì ë± |
| ìëìŠëª ì | ìµê·Œ 1ë ê° ìëêžì¡ìŠëª ì ë± |
â» ì ì¶ìë¥ë ì¶ì êµêŽëŠ¬ë² ìíê·ì¹ ì 9ì¡° ë° ê° ê³µêŽì ìëŽì ë°ëŒ ë¬ëŒì§ ì ììŒë¯ë¡, ë°ëì ì¬ì ì íìžíŽìŒ í©ëë€.
6. ìë¥ ì€ë¹ ì 죌ìì¬í
- ë²ì£ê²œë ¥ìŠëª ìë ë°ëì ë³žêµ ì ë¶êž°êŽ ë°êž + íêµìŽ ë²ìê³µìŠ
- ìëì걎: ë²ë¬Žë¶ êž°ì€ ì€ììë 100% ìŽì (2025ë êž°ì€: ìœ ì 200ë§ ì ìŽì)
- ìì¡°ìë¥, íì ì§ì ë±ì ì êµêžì§ ëë íì¬ì²ë² ëì
- ê²°íŒ í 6ê°ì ìŽëŽ ì ì² ê¶ì¥ (ì§ì° ì ìì¬ ë°ì ì ìì)
- ìží°ë·° ëë¹: íŒìž ì§ì ì± êŽë š ì§ë¬ž ëë¹ íì
7. ê²°íŒë¹ì ë°êž ìŽí 죌ìì¬í
- ìµìŽ ì²Žë¥êž°ê°ì 1ë
- ìŽí ì°ì¥ ì ìží°ë·° ëë ë°©ë¬žì¡°ì¬ ê°ë¥
- ì€ì§ì íŒìžìíìŽ ì ì§ëì§ ììŒë©Ž ë¹ì ì°ì¥ ê±°ì ê°ë¥
- **ê·í ì ì²(F-6 ì²Žë¥ í 2ë ìŽì)**ì ê³ ë €í ìë ìì
8. ê²°íŒë¹ì ê±°ì ì¬ì
- ìì¥ê²°íŒ ëë íììë¥
- íêµìž ë°°ì°ìì ë²ì£ ê²œë ¥ ëë ìë 믞ë¬
- ìžêµìž ë°°ì°ìì ì€ëí ë²ì£ ìŽë ¥
- 멎ì ì ì§ì ì± ë¶ì¡±, ì§ë¬ž ë¶ìŒì¹ ë±
ë§ë¬ŽëЬ: ê²°íŒë¹ìë ì¬ëë§ìŒë¡ ì¶©ë¶íì§ ììµëë€
**ê²°íŒë¹ì(F-6)**ë ëšìí ì¬ëì ìŠëª ìŽ ìëëŒ, ë²ì ì 뢰ì±, 겜ì ë ¥, ìíì ì€ì§ì± ë±ì ì ìŠíŽìŒ íë ì²Žë¥ ì격ì ëë€. ë°ëŒì ì íí ìë¥ ì€ë¹ì ì ëµì ìž ëììŽ íìí©ëë€.
ê°ë¥í멎 íì ì¬ë ì 묞ê°ì ì¡°ë ¥ì ë°ì ì ì€í ì§ííë ê²ìŽ ì€ìí©ëë€. ê±°ì ë ê²œì° ì êµêžì§, ì¬ì ì² ì í ë± ì¹ëª ì ìž ë¶ìŽìµìŽ ë°ìí ì ìêž° ë묞ì ëë€.