South Korea•AsiaF-1-3 — Cohabitee Visa (F-1)
At a Glance
Varies
KRW ₩60,000
1 year (Renewable based on primary holder's stay)
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Cohabitant visa for spouses and family members of diplomatic (A-1/A-2/A-3), long-term (F-4/E-7+) status holders to reside in Korea.
The F-1-3 subcategory is specifically for cohabitants (non-family members) of individuals with Diplomatic (A-1), Official (A-2), or Agreement (A-3) status. Domestic helpers are categorized under different codes: F-1-21 (diplomats), F-1-22 (big investors), F-1-23 (high-tech investors), and F-1-24 (professionals).
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
South Korea
South KoreaF-2 — Resident Visa (F-2)
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must be a family member or cohabitee of a Korean national or a foreign national holding a specific long-term visa (e.g., F-4, E-7).
Must provide proof of the family relationship (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate).
Must demonstrate financial ability to support the stay (especially for nationals of high-overstay countries).
Must not engage in unauthorized commercial activities or employment.
Must have a valid passport.
For specific sub-types like domestic helpers, must provide an employment contract and proof of the employer's qualifying visa status.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport and visa application form
Passport-sized photograph
Proof of family relationship (e.g., marriage or birth certificate, apostilled or authenticated)
Primary visa holder's Alien Registration Card (ARC) or visa documentation
Financial ability documents (bank statements, income certificates)
Letter of invitation and identity guarantee (if applicable)
Certificate of Visa Issuance (사증발급인정서) if required
Application Process
Marriage registration
Register marriage with Korean spouse
Gather documents
Marriage certificate and Korean spouse docs
Visa application
At Korean embassy
Visa processing
2-4 weeks
Visa issuance
Family cohabitee visa
Application Forms
| F-1 Cohabitee Visa Application | — |
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