The Republic of Korea Introduces New Regulations for Family Visas

Key Points  

• The Republic of Korea has introduced updates to its dependent family visa category, with the new regulations coming into effect in April and July 2025 

Changes to Dependent Visa Policies for 2025 

The Republic of Korea announced changes to visa applications and renewals for foreign residents and their families beginning in April 2025. These changes include the following: 

Effective Immediately 

• F-3 Visa Application:  
  • Marriage certificates for spouses and birth certificates for dependent children must now be apostilled when applying for the F-3 visa. 
  • Family members entering Korea under short-term visa status or visa waiver entry can no longer convert their status to F-3 in-country. 
• F-3 Visa Renewal:  
  • F-3 visa extensions now require simultaneous processing with the primary visa.

Effective 1 July 2025 

• F-3 Visa Application:  
  • Proof of financial support is now required when applying for an F-3 visa VIN or F-3 visa at a Korean consulate or Visa Application Center. 
    • Family of 2: KRW 1,996,329 x 12 months 
    • Family of 3: KRW 2,512,677 x 12 months 
    • Family of 4: KRW 3,048,887 x 12 months 
    • Family of 5: KRW 3,554,096 x 12 months (Family of 2 includes primary visa holder and spouse, Family of 3 adds one child, etc.)