F-3-19 (Family of an F-4 Overseas Korean) Korea Visa Guide | 2026

1. What F-3-19 Is

F-3-19 is the accompanying-family code for the spouse and minor children of an overseas Korean (F-4) holder. It is issued as a MULTIPLE-ENTRY visa valid for one year with a ONE-YEAR stay per entry — the more generous of the pair, since its sibling F-3-20, for the family of a working visit (H-2) holder, grants only 90 days per entry. On a change of status inside Korea an F-4 holder's minor children are permitted until a specified age, and married children are excluded.

2. Eligibility Checklist

• Principal status is valid and eligible for dependent linkage.
• Family relationship records are complete and verifiable.
• Support and co-residence evidence is coherent.
• Dependent stay purpose and period match principal status.
• No unresolved compliance issues in linked records.

3. Criteria Summary

• Not points-based.
• Principal-status linkage is the core review axis.
• Family-document consistency is essential.
• Misaligned principal/dependent timelines are high-risk.

4. Salary and Contract Rules

• No salary-floor screening for dependent status itself.
• Principal support capacity is relevant.
• Support records should be consistent across filings.
• Conflicting support/living records can trigger supplements.

5. Employer and Workplace Change Rules

• Not employer-sponsored.
• Dependent activity scope is limited.
• Unauthorized work/activity can jeopardize status.
• Keep principal/dependent records synchronized.

6. Required Documents

• Application form, passport, ARC (if applicable), photo, and fee proof.
• Principal-status evidence and dependent linkage records.
• Family relationship certificates.
• Support/residence/cohabitation records.
• Additional office-requested verification documents.

7. Fees and Processing

• Fees follow current issuance/change/extension schedules.
• Processing depends on principal-link verification complexity.
• Supplements common where family records are incomplete.
• Prepare updated linkage records for extensions.

8. Common Rejection Reasons

• Principal linkage criteria are not met.
• Relationship evidence is insufficient or inconsistent.
• Support/co-residence records are weak.
• Timeline mismatch between principal and dependent filings.
• Core linkage facts cannot be verified.

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