Dependent Visa (F-3)
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Dependent Visa (F-3)

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed

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

1

Main applicant sponsorship

Work or resident visa holder sponsors

2

Gather family documents

Marriage/birth certificates, family relations

3

Apply abroad

Must apply at Korean embassy (as of April 2025)

4

Visa processing

2-4 weeks

5

Visa issuance

Dependent family visa

Application Forms

F-3 Dependent Visa Application

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