F-6 Marriage Migrant Visa
For eligible foreign spouses and other qualifying applicants under Korea’s marriage-migrant residence framework.
Visa Overview
The F-6 category covers marriage-migrant residence, including eligible spouses of Korean nationals and specified related family circumstances.
Immigration reviews the genuine marital or family relationship and the route-specific requirements, which may include communication, income, housing, invitation, and background factors.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Up to 3 Years at a Time
This is the official maximum at one time. The actual grant may be shorter.
Work Activity
Marriage / Family Residence + Permitted Activities
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
Marriage to a Korean national alone does not guarantee F-6 approval. The genuine relationship and applicable immigration requirements must be established, and the exact requirements differ by F-6 subcategory and case.
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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.
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
Does marriage to a Korean automatically guarantee F-6?+
No. Immigration reviews the genuine relationship and the applicable F-6 requirements.