F-1 Visiting & living with family visa guide
Visit or live with family · Extensions, status changes and permitted activities, based on Ministry of Justice manuals and laws.
When can I apply to extend my F-1 Visiting and Residing stay period, and what documents do I need?
Apply from 4 months before your stay expires until the day it expires. If you apply after the expiry date, you may be fined. The documents differ a little for each F-1 sub-type (F-1-6, F-1-21, etc.). Below are the docum…
Read more ›What can and can't you do with an F-1 Visiting/Cohabiting visa?
In principle, you can't do paid work (employment or profit-making activities) on an F-1. You can stay only for the original purpose, such as living with family or visiting relatives. Only in some cases can you work, and…
Read more ›Can I change from F-1 (Visiting and Residing) to another status of stay?
Yes, in some cases you can change from F-1 to another status of stay. But what is allowed depends on your F-1 subtype (F-1-1, F-1-15, etc.). It depends on your type and your purpose. Requirements checklist You must be s…
Read more ›Can a person with an F-1 visiting/cohabiting visa invite other family members?
Usually not. The F-1 status alone does not give you the standing to invite family members. F-1 is a status for staying in Korea by relying on another person, such as family cohabitation or visiting relatives. So the inv…
Read more ›Can I leave Korea on an F-1 visiting and cohabiting visa and come back in again?
Yes, you can come back. If you have an F-1 visa and have completed alien registration, you do not need a separate re-entry permit when you return within 1 year from the day you leave. If your remaining period of stay is…
Read more ›What happens if I work on an F-1 (Visiting/Cohabiting) visa without permission?
Working on an F-1 (Visiting/Cohabiting) visa without permission is illegal employment. You can even get a deportation order or a departure order. If you are already working, stop right away and find a legal way. Possibl…
Read more ›General guidance prepared by Kevi from Ministry of Justice manuals, laws and official guides. Not legal advice. Please confirm with HiKorea or the Immigration Contact Center (1345).