F-1 Family Visit/Dependent - South Korea

What it is

For family members of Korean residents (foreign workers, students). Covers parents, spouses, and minor children who do not qualify for F-2 or F-6. Limited work rights with permission. Official sub-categories: F-1-3 외교동거 (diplomat cohabitant); F-1-5 결혼이민자 부모 및 가족 (marriage-migrant family); F-1-9 동포배우자등 (overseas-Korean spouse); F-1-13 유학생부모 (parent of a student); F-1-21~24 가사보조 (domestic helper categories).

Key facts

Category: Family
Duration: 1 to 2 years (renewable)
Processing time: 4 weeks
Maximum validity: 2 years
Path to permanent residence: No

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.

Fees

Application fee (single entry, stay 91 days or more): USD 60
Application fee (if issued as a 2-entry visa): USD 70
Application fee (if issued as a multiple-entry visa): USD 90

Key requirements

Proof of family relationship (birth/marriage certificate, apostilled)
Sponsor must hold valid Korean visa with at least 6 months remaining
Proof of sponsor's financial ability to support dependents
Health insurance
Sponsor's alien registration card

Working on this visa

Only the activities of this status of residence are permitted; employment or any other activity requires prior permission for out-of-status activity (Immigration Act Art. 20).

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.