Visa

Marriage visa(F-6)

1. Marriage to a Korean

Foreigners who are married to Koreans are eligible for a marriage (F-6) visa. If the foreigner is residing abroad, they must obtain a marriage (F-6) visa from the embassy and enter the country.

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If the foreigner is residing in Korea, he/she can change to a marriage (F-6) visa within Korea, but only if he/she is staying in Korea on a legal visa.

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If a marriage (F-6) visa change restriction applies due to reasons such as the expiration of the foreigner's visa, a marriage (F-6) visa can only be granted within the Republic of Korea if humanitarian reasons are recognized, such as raising a child born to a Korean national. You can change it to . Therefore, in these cases, you should consult with a lawyer specializing in immigration law to check whether you can change your visa.

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2. Divorce from a Korean person

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Even if you are divorced from a Korean, you can continue to stay in the country with a marriage (F-6) visa as an exception if the divorce is due to reasons attributable to the Korean, or if you are raising a Korean child, or if you exercise the right to interview and negotiate with the Korean child.

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In this case, the Immigration Office decides whether to maintain a marriage (F-6) visa for divorced foreigners based on court rulings, so you must seek the help of a professional lawyer during the divorce proceedings to continue staying in Korea even after divorce.

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