F-3 Dependent family visa guide
Came with a working family member · Extensions, status changes and permitted activities, based on Ministry of Justice manuals and laws.
When can I apply to extend my F-3 dependent stay, and what documents do I need?
Apply for the F-3 extension from 4 months before your stay expires until the expiration date itself. If the expiration date passes, a fine may be charged. You or your agent can apply at the immigration office with juris…
Read more ›Can I change from an F-3 dependent visa to another visa status?
Yes, you can. In particular, an F-3 holder who is the spouse of a professional (E-1 to E-7) can change to a professional visa status. But you must meet the requirements of the new status yourself. To change to a profess…
Read more ›What can and can't I do with an F-3 dependent visa?
With an F-3 dependent visa, you generally can't work. To work, you must first get permission for activities outside your status of stay (체류자격 외 활동허가). However, you can study at a school (elementary, middle, high school,…
Read more ›Can I bring my child with an F-3 (dependent) visa? Is there an age limit for the child?
Yes, you can bring a minor child with an F-3 (dependent) visa. However, the main visa holder must have an eligible status. The child must be a minor and must be unmarried. Age and child requirements The Ministry of Just…
Read more ›Do I need a re-entry permit if I leave Korea alone on an F-3 dependent visa and come back later?
If you have completed foreigner registration, you usually do not need a re-entry permit. You just need to come back within 1 year of the day you left. This is the same even if you leave alone. But if your remaining peri…
Read more ›What happens to an F-3 accompanying family member if the main resident leaves Korea or gets divorced?
Usually, there is no longer a basis to keep F-3. So you need to change to another status or prepare to leave Korea. F-3 is a status you get because you are the spouse or minor child of the main resident. But if the main…
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).