Date
2025.04.15
Change of Status to F-3 Visa Within Korea
The dependent(F-3) visa should be issued at a diplomatic mission in principle. Family members of the investor must obtain the dependent(F-3) visa at a diplomatic mission abroad to enter Korea.
Exceptions: Exceptionally, a change of status to F-3 within Korea may be allowed when the applicant who entered on a B-1(Visa Waiver), B-2(Tourist/Transit), or other short-term visa are unable to depart and obtain the visa due to reasons such as pregnancy, childbirth, or serious illness, and these circumstances are proven through objective documents.
* Requirements for Official Documents : When submitting official documents issued in the applicant's home country (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate) as part of the F-3 visa application, the following conditions must be met: (1) A certificate of translation by a certified translator, and (2) For countries that are parties to the Apostille Convention: an apostille is required. For non-signatory countries: consular legalization by the Korean embassy or consulate in the issuing country is required.
For Inquiries :
- Da-jeong Choi , KOTRA Foreign Investor Support Center
- TEL: 02-3497-1063 / E-mail: cdj9357@kotra.or.kr