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F-6-1 Marriage Immigrant Visa – Spouse of Korean National — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€1,195 (≈ KRW 2,099,646 · FX 2026-06-22)
Language levelA1

Costs

Application / consular fee€39

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 3 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-chicago-en/brd/m_26753/view.do?seq=4&page=2.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €1,195 (≈ KRW 2,099,646 · FX 2026-06-22).

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income

“Income requirements vary by household size (2026 standard): - 2-person household: 25,195,752 KRW - 3-person household: 32,154,216 KRW ... The inviter's annual income must meet or exceed the household income standard. If there are no cohabiting family members... the household is considered a 2-person household (inviter + marriage immigrant).”

No direct PR path

“The F-6 (Marriage Migrant) visa is a multiple-entry visa valid for 3 months, allowing a stay of up to 90 days. After entering Korea with the marriage immigrant visa, you must register as a foreigner and apply for an extension of your stay... (residence visa; page does not state it leads to permanent residence/F-5).”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.

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