Korean Job Discussion Forums

winterwawa · Joined: 06 May 2007

I don't know if this is the proper forum for this, but here goes anyway.

I have an F2-1 VISA that will become invalid as soon as I divorce the bitch Korean wife I have now. I have been in Korea for 9 years. (married only 1) Is there anyway that I can get an F5 VISA? I looked on the Korean Embassy homepage and it doesn't even have the F2 or F5 listed as an option. Can anyone point me in the right direction for information.

Please either post here or send PM.

Thanks in advance.

kprrok · Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Location: KC

I'm pretty sure that you have to be on an F2 for 2 years before you can apply for the F5.

I know there are those on here with an F5, so they should be here soon with their stories.

KPRROK

mrsquirrel · Joined: 13 Dec 2006

Winterwawa,

Is your story a common story?

Having spent a handful of years in Thailand I heard of and witnessed several marriages disintegrating due to the wives either initially being on the game or by them being out to get the white mans money.

Do you feel like sharing your tale?

Unposter · Joined: 04 Jun 2006

I had my first F2 for 11.5 months. I then went to apply fo my F5 11.5 months later (23 months) under the F2 and I was told I could not apply until I had been under the F2 for two years. So, my guess is you have to wait until you've been under the F2 for a full 24 months. Also note, not married 24 months but on the F2 for 24 months so unless you immediately got an F2, you might have to be married for longer than 2 years.

Good luck to you!

jinju · Joined: 22 Jan 2006

I have the F5. It is true that there is a 2 year requirement. Just stick it out, I guess.

purple_buddha · Joined: 18 Apr 2003

You won't be able to apply for an F-5 until you hit your 2 years with an F-2.
I've also heard that the gov't (immigration and ministry of justice) are getting more picky about issuing the F-5. (It's no longer automatically issued after living in Korea for two years on an F-2. Having children and/or considerable financial resources can help.) Your chances of obtaining an F-5 if they find out you're in the middle of a divorce with no Korean-born children are virtually nil.

winterwawa · Joined: 06 May 2007

jinju · Joined: 22 Jan 2006

winterwawa · Joined: 06 May 2007

jinju, I'm not insulting anyone's wife or girlfriend. I am just speaking from experience and my experience (and the experience of many other foreigners in Korea) has been that you can't trust Korean women. Maybe your experience is different. If so great.

BTW, where are you from? What has been your experience(s)?

Yaya · Joined: 25 Feb 2003 Location: Seoul

Pak Yu Man · Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Location: The Ida galaxy

kprrok · Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Location: KC

purple_buddha · Joined: 18 Apr 2003

OP, if you can convince a judge of her marital infidelity in your divorce proceedings and if s/he rules in your favor, you would maintain your F-2 status. Your visa sponsorship in that case would fall under your employer.

If you plan on remaining in Korea for a considerable amount of time, it would probably behoove you to seek appropriate counsel in the matter.

merkurix · Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Location: Not far from the deep end.

shaunew · Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Location: Calgary

Wait it out until you get your f-5 then bring her down.