F-3 Dependent Family Visa
For eligible spouses and unmarried minor children accompanying or joining qualifying principal foreign residents in Korea.
Visa Overview
The F-3 Visa is for eligible dependent family members of qualifying principal visa holders.
Eligibility depends on the principal holder’s status, the family relationship, financial and support conditions, and other applicable immigration requirements.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Up to the Principal Holder’s Authorized Period
The applicable period is route-specific, and the actual grant may be shorter.
Work Activity
Dependent Residence
Activities must remain within the approved scope.
Government Fee
Varies by Application Type
Confirm the current official fee for the exact immigration procedure before filing.
Important Notice
F-3 does not automatically authorize employment. A dependent who intends to work must confirm whether separate permission or a change of status is required. The principal visa category must also be eligible to sponsor dependent family residence.
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Eligibility
General Requirements
The exact requirements depend on the application route and the facts of each case. These are general points listed for this status.
- ✓The applicant must fit the exact statutory/official subcategory or route.
- ✓The claimed family, residence, professional, overseas-Korean, marriage, or remote-work basis must be supported by reliable documents.
- ✓The applicant must satisfy route-specific immigration requirements and must not fall under applicable disqualification grounds.
- ✓Be the spouse or unmarried minor child of a principal visa holder whose status is eligible to sponsor F-3 dependent residence under the applicable immigration rules.
Documents
Common Document Categories
Check the competent authority’s latest instructions for documents required for your specific application.
- ✓Application form, passport, and residence card where applicable.
- ✓Documents proving the exact eligibility basis for the selected subcategory.
- ✓Residence, family/civil-status, income/assets, employment/business, or other supporting records where required.
- ✓Subcategory-specific documents and any supplementary evidence requested by immigration.
Process
General Application Steps
These general steps describe the applicant’s process, not a filing service provided by Modical.
- 1
Identify the exact subcategory and legal/official route.
- 2
Review eligibility and any disqualification issues.
- 3
Prepare applicant and supporting documents.
- 4
Submit the applicable visa or stay application.
- 5
Respond to supplementary-document or factual-review requests if required.
- 6
Maintain the conditions of the approved status and complete extension/change/reporting procedures when required.
FAQ
Common questions
Can an F-3 dependent work automatically?+
No. F-3 does not itself provide unrestricted work authorization.