When it comes to marriage visas for Korea, there are generally three types: the F-6-1 visa for maintaining a normal marital relationship, the F-6-2 visa for taking responsibility for raising children after divorce, and the F-6-3 visa for cases where the marriage is no longer legally feasible (divorce, death, disappearance, etc.). While the F-6-1 visa is the most common option for marriage visas, today we will focus on the F-6-2 visa, which is for parents of a child born within a de facto marriage or a formal marriage with a Korean national.

Foreign nationals who are raising children born to a Korean national within a marital relationship (including de facto relationships) are eligible to apply for the F-6-2 visa for child rearing. This visa can be applied for regardless of the presence of an embassy or immigration authorities.

In order to be eligible for the F-6-2 visa, the foreign parent must have a child who is a Korean national and is currently residing in the country. The visa application requires a birth certificate or other official documentation proving the parent-child relationship, and additional documents such as financial statements or employment agreements may be requested for review.

Once the visa is approved and granted, there are certain responsibilities and privileges that come with it. The F-6-2 visa holder must assume the primary financial responsibility for the child’s support and upbringing, and they must also play an active role in the child’s education and development. In return, the visa holder is granted legal stay and residency in Korea, allowing them to live with their child and actively participate in their upbringing.

It is important to note that the F-6-2 visa is only applicable to children who are under the age of 19. Once the child reaches the age of 19, the visa holder will need to consider other residential and employment options if they wish to continue staying in Korea.

Overall, the F-6-2 visa provides a means for foreign parents to legally remain in Korea while caring for their Korean national child. It recognizes the importance of maintaining parental relationships and supports the healthy development of the child within the context of international marriages in Korea.

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