South Korea•AsiaDependent Visa (F-3)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
60,000 KRW
Stay Duration
Same as sponsor
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for family dependents of work visa holders and resident visa holders. Must be obtained from abroad as of April 2025.
F-3 dependent visa is for family members of work and resident visa holders. As of April 2025, applications must be made through Korean embassies/consulates abroad rather than in-country.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
23,595,948 KRW
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Marriage certificate
If spouse dependent
Birth certificate
If child dependent
Sponsor's visa
Copy of main applicant's visa
Family registration
Official family relations document
Sponsor's employment
Proof of sponsor's status
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Advantages
- Family reunification
- Work rights possible
- Can accompany main visa holder
Considerations
- Must apply from abroad as of April 2025
- Dependent on sponsor's visa
- Subject to new requirements starting April 2025
Application Process
Main applicant sponsorship
Work or resident visa holder sponsors
Gather family documents
Marriage/birth certificates, family relations
Apply abroad
Must apply at Korean embassy (as of April 2025)
Visa processing
2-4 weeks
Visa issuance
Dependent family visa
Application Forms
F-3 Dependent Visa Application
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