South Korea family reunification visa
1 current source-backed family reunification 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 reunification 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 |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | Application fee (residence card) | 35,000 KRW | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 10 days | Official source |
| Family reunification route | First permit valid for | 12 months | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Family member may work | no | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Language level required | required, no CEFR level set (Korean) | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Where to apply | at a consulate abroad | 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 reunification 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 reunification 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 |