Dependent family visa at a glance
| Official name | Dependent family (F-3) |
|---|---|
| Who it covers | The main visa holder's spouse, and unmarried minor children |
| Main visa holders covered | People in Culture and arts (D-1), Study (D-2) and General training (D-4) through Specially designated activities (E-7), Residence (F-2), Overseas Korean (F-4) and Working visit (H-2), other than the statutory exclusions |
| Documents checked | Proof of the family relationship (such as a marriage or birth certificate) |
| What K-Biz Visa handles | Consultation, document preparation and filing with the immigration office |
Common points of confusion
- The name
- The legal name of this status is Dependent family. If it is referred to only as a family invitation, it is easily confused with a short-term visit or a visiting and joining family stay.
- Main visa holders covered
- The range covers the D and E categories and also people in Residence (F-2), Overseas Korean (F-4) and Working visit (H-2). The law excludes some statuses.
- Work
- The dependent family status does not itself include work. If you want to work, check the separate procedures, such as permission for activities outside your visa status.
Before the consultation
In your first enquiry, tell us the main visa holder's status and your family relationship.
What to tell us first
- The main visa holder's visa status and remaining period of stay
- Family relationship (spouse or child)
- The child's age and marital status
- Whether the family member plans to work
Documents we ask for later
- Family relationship certificate
- Marriage or birth certificate
- The main visa holder's stay documents
- Copies of your passport and ID
We ask only for the sensitive documents the review needs, and keep and delete them under our privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
The main visa holder's spouse and unmarried minor children. Some main visa statuses carry statutory exclusions, so each case is checked individually.
The dependent family status does not itself include work. If you want to work, check the separate procedures, such as permission for activities outside your visa status.
Dependent family status rests on the main visa holder's status. If the main visa holder's status or stay situation changes, your status is checked at the same time.
Related agencies and laws
The procedures and criteria on this page follow the guidance of the agencies and the laws below. How they apply is checked case by case.
Agencies
- Ministry of Justice immigration offices
- Korea Visa Portal
- Korean embassies and consulates
Laws
- Immigration Act
- Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Act
- Enforcement Rule of the Immigration Act
Send an enquiryTell us the main visa holder's status and the family relationship, and we will reply setting out the routes to check.