Discontinued marriage visa at a glance
| Official name | Discontinued marriage (F-6-3) |
|---|---|
| Who the law covers | A person who, while married to a Korean spouse and staying in Korea, cannot keep up a normal marriage because the spouse has died or gone missing, or for another reason the person is not responsible for |
| Facts it assumes | A marriage to a Korean spouse, and a stay in Korea while married |
| Who recognises eligibility | Minister of Justice |
| Type of review | Individual review of the reason and who is responsible |
| How K-Biz Visa covers it | Covered in our F-6 marriage migrant consultations |
Common points of confusion
- How divorce fits in
- Whether there was a court-ordered divorce does not decide eligibility by itself. The legal group covers cases where a normal marriage can no longer continue because the spouse has died or gone missing, or for another reason the person is not responsible for.
- Which reasons count
- The legal reasons are the spouse's death, the spouse going missing, and other reasons the person is not responsible for. Which reason applies, and who is responsible, are assessed case by case in the review.
- Its place within the marriage migrant visa
- The marriage migrant visa (F-6) has three groups: the spouse of a Korean national, a parent raising a child born in the marriage, and a person whose marriage has ended. Each group has its own legal requirements.
Before the consultation
In your first enquiry, tell us about your marriage and your current stay. We ask for sensitive documents after we agree what the review will cover.
What to tell us first
- When the marriage was formed
- Your current visa status and the time left on it
- Your stay history in Korea
- Your family relationships
Documents we ask for later
- Marriage certificates
- Family relationship documents
- Copies of your passport and ID
- Any other documents we ask for in the consultation
We ask only for the sensitive documents the review needs, and keep and delete them under our privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
A person who, while married to a Korean spouse and staying in Korea, can no longer keep up a normal marriage because the spouse has died or gone missing, or for another reason the person is not responsible for. Whether you qualify is reviewed on the facts of your case.
The documents depend on your facts and when you apply. In the consultation we agree what the review will cover, then tell you which documents to prepare.
Your current visa status and the time left on it are handled separately, under the procedures for that status. We look at your current stay and the official guidance at the time you apply, then advise you.
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
- Korean embassies and consulates
Laws
- Immigration Act
- Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Act
Send an enquiryTell us your current visa status and about your marriage, and we will reply with the routes to look at alongside the official guidance.