South Korea family route
1 current source-backed family pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family route | Korea’s dependent-family route is for a spouse or unmarried minor child of an eligible long-term visa holder, including a student or worker; proof of the family relationship and the sponsor’s Korean status is required. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Family route | The exact F-1/F-3 section limits exceptions to the listed E-2/E-7 language-related activities and requires advance permission for activities outside the status of stay. | Official source |
| Family route | The Korea Immigration Service Visa Navigator states that employment and profit-making activities for Family Visitor/Dependent Family (F-1, F-3) status are not allowed in principle. | Official source |
Official sources
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