F-6 Visa Korea: Marriage Migrant Visa (결혼이민) (2026)
Spouse of a Korean citizen. Direct path to F-5 in about two years.
Who this visa is for
People married to a Korean citizen.
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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E-9
Non-Professional Employment Visa (비전문취업)
E-7
Skilled Professional Work Visa (특정활동)
E-7-M (K-CORE)
Manufacturing-track Skilled Visa (특정활동 (K-CORE))
E-2
Conversation Instructor Visa (회화지도)
H-1
Working Holiday Visa (관광취업)
D-2
Student Visa (유학)
D-10
Job Seeker Visa (구직)
F-1-D
Digital Nomad (Workation) Visa (원격근무 (워케이션))
F-2
Korean Resident Visa (거주)
F-3
Dependent Visa (동반)
F-4
Overseas Korean Visa (재외동포)
F-5
Permanent Residence Visa (영주)
For the full reference on Korean visa categories, see all Seoulstart visa guides.