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Bringing my (Spanish) wife on an E2 visa

 
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paddynufc



Joined: 02 May 2011
PostPosted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:01 am    Post subject: Bringing my (Spanish) wife on an E2 visa Reply with quote
Hi everyone,

I'm kind of new to the forum, and currently preparing for my second stint in Korea. I have a couple of questions that hopefully one of you good people may be able to answer.

Here's my situation:

I'm married to a Spanish girl. I'm going to get the usual teacher's visa (E2 I think?) when I get a job sorted. I'm led to believe that my wife can be my "dependant", and so live in Korea (without the right to work) without any problems- so long as I'm there of course. Is my assumption correct?

Also, do any of you know what my wife's situation would be in terms of medical insurance? I guess it's unlikely that my school would shell out for hers as well as mine, but should she get a travel insurance package before she leaves, or will she be able to insure herself in Korea?

Any responses to these queries would be *greatly* appreciated.

Cheers
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
PostPosted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:18 am    Post subject: Re: Bringing my (Spanish) wife on an E2 visa Reply with quote
paddynufc wrote:
Hi everyone,

I'm kind of new to the forum, and currently preparing for my second stint in Korea. I have a couple of questions that hopefully one of you good people may be able to answer.

Here's my situation:

I'm married to a Spanish girl. I'm going to get the usual teacher's visa (E2 I think?) when I get a job sorted. I'm led to believe that my wife can be my "dependant", and so live in Korea (without the right to work) without any problems- so long as I'm there of course. Is my assumption correct?

Also, do any of you know what my wife's situation would be in terms of medical insurance? I guess it's unlikely that my school would shell out for hers as well as mine, but should she get a travel insurance package before she leaves, or will she be able to insure herself in Korea?

Any responses to these queries would be *greatly* appreciated.

Cheers


a) your assumption is correct. Your (legally married) partner is allowed to reside with you and will get an F3 (dependent family) visa.

You will need to PROVE the marriage (marriage certificate) in either English or Korean. If it is another language you will need to have it translated to English or Korean and then legalized.

She can apply (at the consulate) for the F3 at the same time as your E2 application OR she will have to wait until you get your ARC and you then apply for a visa confirmation number for her and she will get her F3 and join you.

b) If you are a public school or a hagwan that actually enrolls you in the NHIC (many don't) she will have the same coverage that you do and be enrolled in the national plan as soon as she gets her ARC (alien registration card).

There is NO increase in the premium to add her.

If you are at the average hagwan she will have no coverage.

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paddynufc



Joined: 02 May 2011
PostPosted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks ttompatz,

That's really helpful information Very Happy
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litebear



Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Holland
PostPosted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:38 am    Post subject: Re: Bringing my (Spanish) wife on an E2 visa Reply with quote
paddynufc wrote:
Hi everyone,

I'm kind of new to the forum, and currently preparing for my second stint in Korea. I have a couple of questions that hopefully one of you good people may be able to answer.

Here's my situation:

I'm married to a Spanish girl. I'm going to get the usual teacher's visa (E2 I think?) when I get a job sorted. I'm led to believe that my wife can be my "dependant", and so live in Korea (without the right to work) without any problems- so long as I'm there of course. Is my assumption correct?

Also, do any of you know what my wife's situation would be in terms of medical insurance? I guess it's unlikely that my school would shell out for hers as well as mine, but should she get a travel insurance package before she leaves, or will she be able to insure herself in Korea?

Any responses to these queries would be *greatly* appreciated.

Cheers


Nice Wink
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paddynufc



Joined: 02 May 2011
PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Smile Haha, yeah; it is nice. Apart from when she gets angry Wink
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