F-3 eligibility check

Spouse and unmarried minor children of a foreign resident holding an eligible status.

Who it is for

• F-3-18 · Dependent of a points-based (F-2-7) resident A distinct sub-code with its own conditions: the marriage must be a legal one (a de facto relationship is not accepted), and for a minor child the F-2-7 holder must hold parental rights and custody.
• F-3-19 · Family of an overseas Korean (F-4) Spouse and minor children of an F-4 holder, issued as a multiple-entry visa valid one year.
• F-3-20 · Family of a Work and Visit (H-2) holder Spouse and minor children of an H-2 holder, issued as a multiple-entry visa valid one year with a 90-day stay per entry. Inside Korea this is handled as a change to visiting/cohabitation status.
• Dependent family of a foreign resident The ordinary F-3 case: the spouse, or an unmarried child under 19, of someone holding a status between D-1 and E-7 (excluding D-3) or F-2.

What the check asks

The check asks 5 questions, for example: Where are you applying from, What status does your family member in Korea hold, What is your relationship to them, Can they show they are able to support you financially. Your answers are never stored.

Documents a result can list

The result lists the documents for your route. Depending on your answers, they include:

• Application form, passport, a standard photo and the fee
• Translation, plus apostille or consular confirmation
• Letter of guarantee (신원보증서)
• Proof of where you will live
• Your sponsor's alien registration card
• Application form (No. 34), passport and residence card, and the fee
• Proof of where you live
• Your sponsor's residence card
• Application form (No. 34), passport, one standard photo, and the fee
• Proof of where you live (registration filing)

Source: 법무부 출입국·외국인정책본부「사증민원·체류민원 자격별 안내 매뉴얼」(2026. 7.), pages 사증 317-321 / 체류 423-427. An estimate. Immigration officers decide.