Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Laura_F]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone who is married to a Korean has any information on getting an F-Visa?

I'm currently in Korea as a tourist, but I do want to get a job soon.

I tried googling, but I can't seem to find a straight answer as to which visa I need (f2? f6?), and what paperwork I need to get it. My husband is even more confused than I am.

Can anyone help me out?

[T-J]

F-2 was the old answer. F-6 is the new answer and the one you are looking for.

Information on necessary documents here:

http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/main_en.pt

If you need anything else ask or PM.

Congratulations and good luck!

[Laura_F]

Thank you TJ!

I don't know if I'm dense or what, but I can't find anything on that website about the f-6...

[hellofaniceguy]

http://www.fvisasearchkorea.com/f6-visa-explained/

http://www.buhaykorea.com/2012/03/26/f6-1-korean-spouse-visa/

http://thesoulofseoul.tumblr.com/post/19931150800/getting-my-f6-visa-the-beginning

http://hiexpat.com/korea-blog/getting-my-f6-visa-the-end-3971.html

[Laura_F]

Thank you!

This visa seems like it's going to take quite a while to get. Looks like I'll have to leave the country, too. After I get it I'll post the steps I had to take.

[Emark]

I have done all the paperwork and I'm ready to go to immigration this week to start the application.

Laura, I too have been concerned about some of the information I've tried to acquire online. No, I don't think you have to leave the country. There is a load of conflicting stories one can gather on these forums.
After I complete the process, I too want to compile the steps on how this is done. PM me and maybe we can work together on this because I'm sure that we could create a more concise patch of information than exists here right now. The F6 is really new to most expats.

Good Luck!

[Laura_F]

I PMed you, Emark! Thanks!

[Laura_F]

So, according to immigration I need to go back to America and apply there.

I called the Korean consulate back home and they gave me a list of documents I need:

1. Passport
2. Photo
3: Visa application
4. Invitation letter
5. Bank statement
6. Marriage certificate
7. Letter of reference
8. Background check with apostille
9. Health statement

This is not going to be easy! It seems just as difficult as getting an E2. Letter of reference??

[viciousdinosaur]

The letter of reference is probably not what you think. I'm 99% sure they mean the "reference form". You can fill it out with your spouse at immigration or download it here: http://www.immigration.go.kr/HP/IMM80/index.do

I have personally come over to Korea on a tourist visa and then got my F6 once I arrived. It's possible, or was possible in my case, many years ago.

[Milwaukiedave]

vicious is correct about the letter of reference, it is something your spouse has to fill out.

Hopefully you don't have to go all the way back to the US.

[soomin]

I just