F-6 Visa Korea: Marriage Migrant Visa (2026)
Korea's F-6 visa for foreign spouses of Korean citizens. Provides full work rights, NHIS coverage, and a 2-year path to permanent residency, with specific protections in cases of divorce or domestic violence.
Who this visa is for
Foreign nationals legally married to Korean citizens, including same-sex spouses where the marriage is recognized in the home country.
F-6 visa key facts
- →F-6 holders have full work rights without employer sponsorship
- →Initial F-6 stay is 1 year, then renewable in 2-year increments
- →F-6 is the fastest path to F-5 permanent residency: typically 2 years of continuous F-6 stay qualifies
- →If the marriage ends due to the Korean spouse's fault (abuse, abandonment, divorce attributed to the Korean spouse), the F-6 holder may retain residence rights via F-6-3 visa
- →F-6 holders can sponsor their parents and children for F-1 visit visas
Read the full guide
F-6 Marriage Migrant Visa: Your Rights as the Foreign Spouse
Your practical guide to Korea's F-6 marriage migrant visa. Eligibility, rights, what happens in divorce, and how to protect yourself if the marriage goes wrong.
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For the full reference on Korean visa categories, see all Seoulstart visa guides.