Dependent Family(F-3)
| Scope of Activities | Accompanying Family Members |
| Eligible Persons | ◦ The spouse and minor children of a person who holds a residence status from Culture and Arts (D-1) to Specific Activities (E-7), Residence (F-2), Overseas Korean (F-4), or Visit and Employment (H-2), provided they do not have a spouse. (However, persons with the Technical Training (D-3) residence status are excluded.) |
| Tuberculosis Certificate | Tuberculosis diagnosis certificate (in accordance with the Guidelines on Visa Issuance and Stay Management for Foreign Tuberculosis Patients, etc.) |
| Maximum Period of Stay That May Be Granted at One Time | The period specified for the principal accompanying person |
| Activities Beyond the Scope of Status of Stay | 1. Permission for Activities Beyond Status of Stay for Spouses of Professionals, etc.
a. Eligible Persons * Spouses of holders of professional foreign manpower status (E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5, and E-6-2 excluded; applicable to E-6 and E-7) (including spouses of skilled manpower under E-7-4) * Adult spouses of persons with Residence (F-2), Overseas Korean (F-4), or Visit and Employment (H-2) status b. Permitted Fields * Professional fields (E-1 to E-7, except E-6-2) * Simple labor fields (within the scope of employment permitted under H-2: agriculture, forestry, livestock, household services, childcare, and caregiving) c. Period of Permission Up to 1 year within the principal’s permitted stay period (If an employment contract is signed, within the contract period up to 1 year, within the principal’s stay period) d. Required Documents Documents by status of stay as per Article 76 of the Regulations (guarantor form omitted) ※ If intending to engage in specific activities (E-7), the guidelines for issuing a certificate of visa issuance for E-7 apply. * Additional documents for activities in simple labor fields: ① Standard employment contract ② Business registration certificate or certified copy of corporate registration ③ Copy of employer’s ID card ④ Proof of Korean language ability (TOPIK Level 2 or higher, or Social Integration Program Level 2 or higher) ⑤ Proof of completion of Early Adaptation Program (exempted until such program is established) ⑥ Overseas criminal record certificate (required for employment involving household activities) 2. Expansion of Exemptions from Permission for Activities Beyond Status of Stay If receiving education at a regular educational institution (elementary, middle, high school, or university) within the period of stay, and without violating the original purpose of stay, no separate permission procedure is required. (Effective as of June 15, 2009) 3. Activities Beyond Status of Stay for Holders of Visiting Cohabitation (F-1) or Dependent (F-3) Status (a) As Foreign Language Proofreaders at National/Public Institutions (local governments, government-invested organizations) – E-7 ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, and fee ② Employment contract ③ Copy of business registration certificate ④ Recommendation letter (from the head of the relevant institution) ⑤ Degree certificate (original and copy) (b) As Foreign Language Instructors (E-2) or Teachers at Foreign Schools (E-7) * Common Documents ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, and fee ② Employment contract ③ Business registration certificate * E-2 ④ Degree certificate (same as E-2 requirements) ⑤ Criminal record certificate (same as E-2 requirements) ⑥ Medical checkup for employment (same as E-2 requirements) * E-7 ④ Original teaching license from the relevant country (if no license, then degree and career certificate) ⑤ Criminal record certificate (same as E-2 requirements) ⑥ Medical checkup for employment (same as E-2 requirements) ⑦ Request letter from school principal ⑧ Current staffing status of foreign teachers |
| Change or Addition of Workplace | Not applicable |
| Granting of Status of Stay | 1. Required Documents
① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard-sized photo, and fee ② Foreigner registration card of father or mother ③ Documents proving family relationship ※ Document Submission Standards * Original birth certificate from the home country (official document verification required), etc. * Domestic birth certificate (if born in the Republic of Korea) * Documents proving parent-child relationship, such as family relation certificate from the home country * For China: Resident ID, marriage certificate, household registration book, etc. ※ For official documents from the home country, all of the following requirements must be met: * Certified translation by an authorized translator must be attached * Apostille verification required if from a treaty country * Consular verification by the Korean diplomatic mission required if from a non-treaty country |
| Permission to Change Status of Stay | 1. Permission for Humanitarian Consideration Due to Change in Circumstances After Entering Korea (e.g., Pregnancy, Childbirth, Illness)
Applicable only to the following : ① Persons who entered with a visa exemption (B-1), short-term visit (B-2), or short-term visa ② Foreigners legally residing in Korea for a long-term stay # Required Documents ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard-sized photo, and fee ② Documents proving family relationship (e.g., marriage or birth certificate) ※ Document Submission Standards * For spouses : * Original marriage certificate from home country (official document verification required), etc. * For China: Resident ID, marriage certificate, household registration book, etc. * For minor children : * Original birth certificate from home country (official document verification required), etc. * Domestic birth certificate (if born in Korea) * Family relation documents from home country proving parent-child relationship * For China : Resident ID, marriage certificate, household registration book, etc. ※ For official documents from home country, all of the following must be met : * Must attach certification by an authorized translator * Apostille verification required for treaty countries * Consular verification by the Korean diplomatic mission required for non-treaty countries ③ Proof of residence ④ Guarantee of good conduct (personal guarantor) ⑤ Statement explaining reason for status change # Additional Documents ③ Foreigner registration card of spouse or parent 2. Permission to Change to Professional Status for Spouses of Professional Foreigners a. Eligible Persons Spouses holding Dependent (F-3) status of professional foreign workers with status E-1 to E-5, E-6 (excluding E-6-2), or E-7 b. Permitted Fields Permission to change status of stay to all occupations corresponding to professional statuses (E-1 to E-5, E-6 excluding E-6-2, E-7) c. Required Documents ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, one standard-sized photo, and fee ② Employment contract ③ Business registration certificate ④ Degree certificate ⑤ Certificate of qualifications and proof of work experience ⑥ Recommendation from the head of the relevant ministry or documents proving necessity of employment ⑦ Guarantee of good conduct 3. Permission to Change to Visiting Cohabitation Status (F-3-19, F-3-20) for Spouses and Minor Children of H-2 or F-4 Status Holders a. Eligibility * Spouses and minor children of H-2 (Visit and Employment) status holders legally residing in Korea: stay allowed until the H-2 holder’s permitted stay period * Minor children of F-4 (Overseas Korean) status holders: stay allowed under Visiting Cohabitation (F-1) status until age 25 (excluding married children) b. Required Documents ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard-sized photo, and fee ② Documents proving family relationship (e.g., birth certificate, household registration book) ③ Foreigner registration card of father or mother |
| Permission to Extend Period of Stay | # Required Documents
① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, foreigner registration card, and fee ② Proof of residence (e.g., lease agreement, real estate registration certificate, jeonse contract, sales contract, or accommodation confirmation) # Additional Documents ③ Foreigner registration card of spouse or parent |
| Re-entry Permit | 1. Re-entry Permit Exemption System (Revised Enforcement Rules effective Dec. 1, 2010)
* Foreigners who have completed registration and intend to re-enter within 1 year from the date of departure are exempt from re-entry permit. * If less than 1 year remains in the period of stay, re-entry permit is exempt within the remaining stay period. ※ However, persons subject to entry restrictions or visa issuance restrictions must visit the immigration office (branch or sub-office) with jurisdiction over their place of stay to obtain a re-entry permit. 2. Multiple Re-entry Permit * Multiple re-entry is restricted for nationals of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Libya. However, nationals of these countries with Marriage Immigration (F-6), Study (D-2), or General Training (D-4) status are allowed. * Applicable when re-entering after departure for more than 1 year but within 2 years, within the period of stay. * Required documents: Application form (Form No. 34), original passport, foreigner registration card, and fee |
| Foreigner Registration | ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard-sized photo, and fee
② Documents proving family relationship ③ Proof of residence (e.g., lease agreement, real estate registration certificate, jeonse contract, sales contract, or accommodation confirmation) |
