🇰🇷 South Korea · Family
F-3-1 Accompanying Dependent Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €228 |
| Minimum annual salary | €2,835 |
| Proof of savings | €5,671 |
| Minimum investment | €11,342 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €57 |
Duration & renewal
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://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?hseq=49790&lang=ENG.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €228.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“The head of the office or branch office may change into a status of Permanent Resident (F-5) for the person corresponding to a status of Permanent Resident (F-5) among those who have a status of Residence (F-2) under the previous provisions”
Not sure if you qualify?
Get a free, source-backed verdict on every route you're eligible for — in 3 minutes.
Get Your Free Verdict →Other South Korea routes
F-4-13 Overseas Korean Visa – D-Series Visa Holder (6+ Months Stay) — South Korea: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)F-4-25 Overseas Korean Visa – Age 60 or Older — South Korea: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)F-4-12 Overseas Korean Visa – Lineal Descendant of Overseas Korean — South Korea: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)F-4-17 Overseas Korean Visa – USD 100,000+ Entrepreneur — South Korea: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)F-4-11 Overseas Korean Visa – Overseas Korean Themselves — South Korea: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)F-4-15 Overseas Korean Visa – OECD Permanent Resident — South Korea: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)F-4-19 Overseas Korean Visa – Head of Overseas Korean Organization — South Korea: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)F-4-20 Overseas Korean Visa – Government Officials and Equivalent — South Korea: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)More about emigrating to South Korea →
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.