F-1-3 — Cohabitee Visa (F-1)
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F-1-3 — Cohabitee Visa (F-1)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

KRW ₩60,000

Stay Duration

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

Official Information

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.

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Validity1 year
Processing3–4 weeks
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F-2 — Resident Visa (F-2)
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F-2 — Resident Visa (F-2)

ValidityVaries (Renewable, can lead to permanent residency after 5+ years)
ProcessingVaries
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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

1

Marriage registration

Register marriage with Korean spouse

2

Gather documents

Marriage certificate and Korean spouse docs

3

Visa application

At Korean embassy

4

Visa processing

2-4 weeks

5

Visa issuance

Family cohabitee visa

Application Forms

F-1 Cohabitee Visa Application—

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