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Triban
Joined: 14 Jul 2009
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 Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:05 am Post subject: Getting Married in Korea to a Korean |
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Okay, so I already went to the Embassy and got the apostillization and we already went to the Gucheong (구청) and got the 수리증명서 (Registration of Marriage). What other steps need to be taken?
On the English website, I couldn't find any other steps we need to take, but my spouse said that we need to go back to the Embassy and present to them all the documents once more. (수리증명사, Affidavit for Eligibility of Marriage, etc)
Can anyone help shed some light on the process? Much appreciated. |
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Dodge7
Joined: 21 Oct 2011
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:05 am Post subject: |
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| Go to whichever country your from's embassy website and look. It's quite simple. It would also be in Korea so your wife can check it out, too. |
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Jake_Kim
Joined: 27 Aug 2005
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:34 am Post subject: |
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| This is probably just an irrelevant nitpicking, but 수리증명서 literally means 'certificate of acceptance (or acknowledgement)'. It is indeed the title of the document you must have received from Gu office, yet the name contains no reference to 'marriage'. The title is named so because the authorities are 'accepting (or acknowledging)' your reporting of your marriage. The same word '수리' could also mean acknowledgement of reporting crimes, accidents, etc. There's a homophone, which means 'repair', while based on different Chinese characters. |
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modernseoul
Joined: 11 Sep 2011
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: Getting Married in Korea to a Korean |
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| Triban wrote: |
Okay, so I already went to the Embassy and got the apostillization and we already went to the Gucheong (구청) and got the 수리증명서 (Registration of Marriage). What other steps need to be taken?
On the English website, I couldn't find any other steps we need to take, but my spouse said that we need to go back to the Embassy and present to them all the documents once more. (수리증명사, Affidavit for Eligibility of Marriage, etc)
Can anyone help shed some light on the process? Much appreciated. |
This has already been discussed here: http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=224733&highlight=
But here is a step by step process of how to get married British Citizen to Korean:
*note* We both took our passports and ID Cards at each step and my wife also had her personal stamp.
1) got the two Korean documents, I can't remember of hand what they were but they cost w500 each from the gu-office.
2) My wife translated them (I'm lucky Her English is perfect). Then went done to a local notary (phoned and checked in advance they could do the documents).
3) Called the booked an appointment with the embassy (next day).
4) Went to the embassy with our documents and completed affidavit of eligibility form. (Even paid by card)
5) Took the completed affidavit of eligibility and translated (into Korean) to the Gu-Office, completed a form.
6) 3 days later we where married and got our marriage certificate for the handsome sum of w500.
All done in under 2 weeks, but honestly it only took 3 days of traveling effort.
It sounds like you're all done, the F6 Visa process however is much more difficult and can differ depending on your personal situation. It's not just a case of I'm married transfer my visa.
Any questions let me know. |
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zpeanut
Joined: 12 Mar 2008
Location: Pohang, Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
Aussie here and assuming the process should be similar with the above.
Just wondering what happens with Visa status after marriage, what kind of visa? and does that visa allow you to work?
Also, just to clarify, there is no need for me to go back to Australia for any reason, right? not for documents or change of visa status? |
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modernseoul
Joined: 11 Sep 2011
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="zpeanut"]Hi,
Aussie here and assuming the process should be similar with the above.
Just wondering what happens with Visa status after marriage, what kind of visa? and does that visa allow you to work?
Also, just to clarify, there is no need for me to go back to Australia for any reason, right? not for documents or change of visa status?[/quote]
I would guess yeah its a very similar process.
Your visa status after marriage does not change, however you can apply for a F6 visa which allows you to live and work in Korea.
Depending on your current status effects weather to have to return home, if for example you are on a tourist visa you cannot change to a F6 visa in korea. But if you are on an E2 (or any other work visa) you can change to a F6, as long as you provide the required documents.
Talking from experience getting married is easy the visa process is hard work. |
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Triban
Joined: 14 Jul 2009
Location: Suwon Station
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the help! Looks like all we need to do is get the document translated gor the US. |
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piyopayo
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:59 am Post subject: |
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From what I know from the Canadian Embassy, once you've fulfilled all the requirements to register your marriage to a Korean, you are considered married. However, your marriage is not registered in your home country (in my case: Canada). That means I am still considered single back home until I register my status in Canada even though I have been married for over two years.
Just my 2 cents. |
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Triban
Joined: 14 Jul 2009
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 4:03 am Post subject: |
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| THere used to be 3 steps but now there are only 2! |
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Weigookin74
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:13 am Post subject: |
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| modernseoul wrote: |
| zpeanut wrote: |
Hi,
Aussie here and assuming the process should be similar with the above.
Just wondering what happens with Visa status after marriage, what kind of visa? and does that visa allow you to work?
Also, just to clarify, there is no need for me to go back to Australia for any reason, right? not for documents or change of visa status? |
I would guess yeah its a very similar process.
Your visa status after marriage does not change, however you can apply for a F6 visa which allows you to live and work in Korea.
Depending on your current status effects weather to have to return home, if for example you are on a tourist visa you cannot change to a F6 visa in korea. But if you are on an E2 (or any other work visa) you can change to a F6, as long as you provide the required documents.
Talking from experience getting married is easy the visa process is hard work. |
What are the required documents? |
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modernseoul
Joined: 11 Sep 2011
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Weigookin74 wrote: |
| modernseoul wrote: |
| zpeanut wrote: |
Hi,
Aussie here and assuming the process should be similar with the above.
Just wondering what happens with Visa status after marriage, what kind of visa? and does that visa allow you to work?
Also, just to clarify, there is no need for me to go back to Australia for any reason, right? not for documents or change of visa status? |
I would guess yeah its a very similar process.
Your visa status after marriage does not change, however you can apply for a F6 visa which allows you to live and work in Korea.
Depending on your current status effects weather to have to return home, if for example you are on a tourist visa you cannot change to a F6 visa in korea. But if you are on an E2 (or any other work visa) you can change to a F6, as long as you provide the required documents.
Talking from experience getting married is easy the visa process is hard work. |
What are the required documents? |
These are the documents that you will be asked to provide:
* Passport
* Visa Application
* Documents that prove the family relations (marriage certificate, a copy of the family register, and/or other documents verifying this new couple)
* Documents that prove financial capability
* Sponsorship Letter (Detailing how you meet, where and details of your relationship)
* Reference of a spouse with Korean nationality (One thing many that people miss; is that you need to provide details of a reference. Basically someone who either introduced you or knows you from the start of your relationship.)
* Fee
* 1 or 2 color passport sized photo(s)
+ Korean ARC Card (if in Korea) or + Korean ID Card of Spouse (if outside Korea) - These make the process easier IMO.
However, this is Korean immigration and therefore things change and so there maybe things added or taken away recently. Normally changes come thought at the start of a new year.
For the lastest details, call either Korean immigration or the Embassy you're going to visit. |
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