🇰🇷 South Korea · Spouse Partner
Simple Naturalization (For Spouse of Korean Citizen) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €17 |
| Proof of savings | €16,716 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Marriage to citizen | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Citizenship possible after 2 years.
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://www.law.go.kr/LSW/lsInfoP.do?lsiSeq=244609&chrClsCd=010203&urlMode=engLsInfoR&viewCls=engLsInfoR.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Where an alien whose spouse is a national of the Republic of Korea ... 1. A person who has had a domicile in the Republic of Korea for at least two consecutive years while being married to the said spouse [Art. 6(2)1]”
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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 2026-06-09.