🇰🇷 South Korea · Family
F-6-1 Marriage Immigrant Visa – Spouse of Korean National — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,195 (≈ KRW 2,099,646 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Language level | A1 |
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
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- 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.
“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).”
“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.