Join your spouse or parent in Korea as a dependent (spouse or unmarried minor child) of a qualifying visa holder — covers the D-1 through E-7 range (except D-3), plus F-2, F-4, and H-2.
Vérifié par rapport à
James Chae, 행정사 (Korean Licensed Administrative Attorney). Licence n° 220-06-06463 · 대한행정사회 (Association coréenne des agents administratifs). Verifie selon le manuel HiKorea 사증·체류업무 자격별 안내 매뉴얼 et recoupe avec les publications du Ministere de la Justice.
Dernière vérification
4 septembre 2026
Références des sources
Prudence pour le dépôt
Les exigences peuvent varier selon la nationalite, le bureau d'immigration competent et le canal de depot. Avant de deposer, confirmez les exigences exactes avec HiKorea, le consulat coreen competent ou un specialiste de l'immigration habilite.
Durée de séjour
Matches the primary visa holder's authorised stay period; renewed together with the primary holder's visa
Traitement
2–4 weeks
Frais de visa
≈ 41 € (extension at immigration office); consulate fee varies by country
Frais et délais sourcés de HiKorea & Ministère de la Justice. Les chiffres sont mis à jour périodiquement mais peuvent changer — vérifiez avant de soumettre.
Bilan de préparation
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Prochaine priorité
Adéquation aux critères d'éligibilité
Je remplis les conditions essentielles du visa F-3 et je comprends les exigences applicables en matière de parrainage, de diplôme, de revenu, de situation familiale ou d'expérience.
The F-3 visa (동반, dongban — 'accompaniment') allows the spouse and unmarried minor children of certain visa holders to reside in Korea for the same duration as the primary visa holder. Per the current issuance manual, the eligible primary-holder range is broader than F-4/H-2 alone: it spans statuses from D-1 (Culture & Arts) through E-7 (Specific Activities), except D-3 (Industrial Training) — covering most work and long-term study visas — plus F-2 (Resident), F-4 (Overseas Korean), and H-2 (Working Visit). F-4 and H-2 dependents are the most common case in practice (and have their own dedicated F-3-19/F-3-20 companion sub-types, below), but they are not the whole category. The F-3 does not permit independent employment — the holder may reside in Korea and engage in daily life, but work or business activities require a separate visa status.
The spouse and unmarried minor children (under 19) of a primary visa holder in the D-1 through E-7 range (except D-3 Industrial Training), or holding F-2 (Resident), F-4 (Overseas Korean), or H-2 (Working Visit) status, who is residing in Korea. Note that parents of F-4 holders do not qualify for F-3 — they receive an F-1 (Visit/Cohabitation) visa instead.
Spouse or unmarried minor child (under 19) of a primary holder in D-1 through E-7 status (except D-3 Industrial Training), or F-2, F-4, or H-2 status, currently residing in Korea
Proof of family relationship (marriage certificate or birth certificate), officially translated and apostilled or authenticated
Primary holder must have a valid status in Korea (ARC or 거소신고증) in one of the eligible categories above
Minor children born in Korea: application must be filed within 90 days of birth
Minor children (unaccompanied, i.e., parent abroad): may extend until age 25 if the F-4/H-2 parent has continuously stayed in Korea for 3+ years
Risques de retard et de refus
Family-route delays usually come from civil-record inconsistencies, sponsor evidence, relationship proof, or criminal-record handling.
Names, dates, family relationships, translations, and authentication need to match across Korean and foreign documents.
Base du manuel : Family-status manuals rely on family relationship documents, civil records, and authenticated foreign documents.
Immigration may need evidence that the family relationship and support plan are real and current.
Base du manuel : Family-status manuals include inviter, sponsor, relationship, and household evidence.
Prior overstays, fines, unauthorized work, tax delinquency, or criminal history can trigger closer review even when the basic visa category looks correct.
Base du manuel : The stay manuals repeatedly reference status restrictions, law-violation review, criminal-record checks, tax/payment issues, and status-change limits.
Note sur la source
Il s'agit de facteurs de risque pratiques pour le Dependent Companion Visa, et non d'une liste exhaustive des motifs légaux de refus. L'examen final peut varier selon la nationalité, le canal de dépôt, le consulat, le bureau de l'immigration et les circonstances propres à chaque dossier.
Valid passport + visa application form + passport photo
Primary holder's Alien Registration Card (ARC) or Certificate of Overseas Korean Residence (거소신고증)
Marriage certificate (for spouse applicants) — apostilled or consular-authenticated, with certified Korean translation
Birth certificate (for child applicants) — apostilled or consular-authenticated, with certified Korean translation
Primary holder's proof of continued stay in Korea (if extending)
F-3-19 applicants (F-4 family): additional proof may be required per consulate
Confirm the primary holder's status
The primary visa holder (D-1 through E-7 except D-3, or F-2/F-4/H-2) must already have a valid status in Korea. Obtain a copy of their ARC or 거소신고증 before starting your application.
Prepare family relationship documents
Obtain official marriage or birth certificates from your home country, have them apostilled (if your country is party to the Hague Convention) or notarised and authenticated at the Korean consulate.
Apply at the Korean consulate (new entry) or immigration office (extension)
If you are outside Korea, apply for the F-3 visa at the Korean embassy or consulate. If you are already in Korea on another status, apply for a status change at your local immigration office.
Register on arrival
After entering Korea on an F-3 visa, register as a foreign resident at your local immigration office within 90 days and obtain your ARC.
Renew with the primary holder
When the primary visa holder renews their status, renew your F-3 at the same time. Your stay period is always tied to the primary holder's authorised stay.
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Procédure de visa
Carte d'enregistrement des étrangers (ARC)
La carte d'enregistrement des étrangers (ARC) est la pièce d'identité officielle délivrée aux ressortissants étrangers séjournant en Corée du Sud pendant 91 jours ou plus. Elle est indispensable pour ouvrir un compte bancaire, souscrire un forfait téléphonique et accéder à la plupart des services publics.
Procédure de visa
HiKorea
Guide HiKorea (www.hikorea.go.kr) — Comment demander en ligne prolongations de visa, changements de statut et renouvellement d'ARC. Délai de traitement : 3-10 jours ouvrés.
Procédure de visa
Prolongation de visa (체류기간 연장)
Une prolongation de visa — officiellement appelée « prolongation de la période de séjour » (체류기간 연장) dans le droit coréen de l'immigration — permet à un étranger de rester légalement en Corée au-delà de la date d'expiration de son visa ou de son ARC, sans quitter le pays.
Procédure de visa
Changement de statut de séjour (체류자격 변경)
Un changement de statut de séjour permet à un étranger déjà présent en Corée du Sud de passer d'une catégorie de visa à une autre sans quitter le pays — par exemple, d'un visa étudiant D-2 à un visa de travailleur qualifié E-7 après l'obtention du diplôme et l'embauche.
No. The F-3 visa is a dependent residence visa — it does not authorise independent employment. To work in Korea, you would need to obtain your own work visa status (e.g., E-7, E-9, H-2 if eligible) or qualify for a status that permits work.
Yes, if your own status falls in the D-1 through E-7 range (which includes D-2 student, E-2 language instructor, E-7 specialist, and most other work/long-term-study statuses, but not D-3 Industrial Training), or you hold F-2 (Resident), F-4 (Overseas Korean), or H-2 (Working Visit) status. F-3-19 and F-3-20 below are the companion sub-types for F-4 and H-2 dependents. Other numbered F-3 codes exist for specific programmes — for example F-3-18 for families of points-based F-2 residents, F-3-17 and F-3-10 for Top-Tier families (E-7-T and D-10-T), and F-3-1R/2R/3R for regional-visa families.
F-3-19 is a 1-year valid multiple-entry companion visa introduced in January 2025 for the spouse and unmarried minor children of F-4 (Overseas Korean) holders. It allows family members to travel in and out of Korea freely during the 1-year validity period.
F-3-20 is the companion sub-type for the spouse and unmarried minor children of H-2 (Working Visit) holders. Like F-3-19, it is issued as a 1-year valid multiple-entry visa.
No. Parents of F-4 holders do not qualify for F-3. They must apply for an F-1 (방문동거 — Visit/Cohabitation) visa instead, which is a separate category for visiting family members.
Yes. If your child was born in Korea, you must apply for their F-3 status within 90 days of birth. Missing this window can result in the child becoming undocumented, so act quickly after the birth is registered.
Not directly. F-3 is a dependent status tied to the primary holder. If you accumulate long-term residence in Korea and eventually qualify for F-5 (Permanent Residency) in your own right — typically through continuous residence, income, and other criteria — you can apply independently. Your F-3 residence time may count toward the qualifying period.
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