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F-3-2 (Dependent Family) Korea Visa Guide | 2026

F-3-2 is a dependent-family status used for qualifying family accompaniment under Korea's stay system. This page is structured from 2026 Ministry/KIS manuals and focuses on practical sponsorship proof, extension risks, and compliance handling.

View parent visa: F-3 — Dependent Companion Visa

1. What F-3-2 Is

F-3-2 is a dependent subtype tied to the principal visa holder's lawful status. It is reviewed on genuine family relationship, sponsor-status validity, and household support capacity, and it is not an independent long-term work status.

2. Eligibility Checklist

  • Principal visa holder has a qualifying status that permits dependent accompaniment.
  • Family relationship is proven with valid civil-status documents.
  • Sponsor's stay period and compliance record support dependent issuance/extension.
  • Household financial/living support evidence is sufficient for dependents.
  • Application uses current guidance for F-3 family-scope and eligibility updates.

3. Criteria Summary

  • F-3-2 is not a points-based category.
  • Review emphasis is sponsor linkage, relationship authenticity, and support feasibility.
  • Manual revisions show periodic updates on dependent target scope and family handling.
  • Always verify latest dependent-policy interpretation before filing or renewal.

4. Salary and Contract Rules

  • F-3-2 is family-dependent status, not employer salary-threshold status.
  • Sponsor household support evidence is still essential in practical review.
  • Dependent stay stability is linked to principal holder's status validity and conditions.
  • Weak or inconsistent support documentation often triggers supplement requests.

5. Employer and Workplace Change Rules

  • F-3-2 is tied to the principal holder's lawful status rather than direct employer sponsorship.
  • If principal status changes, dependent records often require parallel update/reporting.
  • Unauthorized activity outside F-3 permitted scope can create compliance risk.
  • Status continuity planning is critical during principal holder's workplace/status transitions.

6. Required Documents

  • Application set (form, passport, ARC/entry docs, photo, fee proof).
  • Relationship proof documents (marriage/birth/family records) per current standards.
  • Principal holder status documents and sponsorship/support evidence.
  • Residence/household and financial support documentation as required.
  • Any additional office-specific documents requested during review.

7. Fees and Processing

  • F-3 issuance/change/extension fees follow official stay-fee schedules.
  • Processing time depends on relationship-document completeness and office load.
  • Family-document inconsistency frequently causes supplement cycles.
  • File early when principal status renewal/change is approaching.

8. Common Rejection Reasons

  • Relationship evidence is insufficient, inconsistent, or not properly recognized.
  • Principal sponsor status does not currently support dependent issuance/extension.
  • Household support documentation is weak or unclear.
  • Dependent scope assumptions are outdated relative to current policy revisions.
  • Prior immigration compliance issues in principal/dependent records.

9. FAQ

Can F-3-2 holders work in Korea?

F-3 is dependent status; work generally requires separate permission or a change to an appropriate work-authorized status.

What happens if the principal holder changes status or employer?

Dependent records may need updates depending on the principal change, and timely reporting is important to maintain lawful stay.

Is F-3-2 permanent residency?

No. It is a dependent status tied to a principal holder, not independent permanent residency.

Can children and spouse both apply under F-3-2?

It depends on current dependent-scope rules and the principal holder's qualifying status; relationship and support documents are key.

10. Last Verified From Official Manual

Last verified: 2026-04-16

  • • ⚠️ SOURCING GAP — read this before relying on the page. The code F-3-2 could NOT be located in either packaged manual. A full-text search of the 2026 issuance and stay-management manuals returns the related codes F-3-18, F-3-19, F-3-20 and the regional-visa code F-3-2R, but never F-3-2 itself. The content below therefore has not been verified against the manuals and is the only page on this site in that position.
  • • The accompanying (F-3) status generally covers the spouse and minor children of a principal status holder, with the specific subtype conditions set in the enforcement decree and in dedicated guidelines rather than in these two manuals. Confirm the current treatment with the immigration office or a qualified representative before acting on anything here.
  • • This page is operational guidance, not legal advice; officers may request additional documents.
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Internal visa issuance guidance
Internal stay and residence guidance

11. Subtype-Specific Filing Notes

  • Tie dependent status directly to principal visa validity and household support.
  • Avoid independent-work framing for a companion subtype.

Related Tools and Guides

F-6-1 Subtype F-3 Dependent Guide Workplace Change Guide