American Guide to Marrying a Korean: F-6 Visa, Marriage Registration, Preparing Documents

If you are an American who wants to marry a Korean spouse and live together in Korea, Marriage registrationWow Marriage immigration (F-6) visaYou need to prepare for two major procedures: At first, it may feel overwhelming because there are a lot of documents, so I will kindly explain what you need to prepare.

What are the procedures to marry a Korean?

There are two main steps. first Marriage registration in both countriesbecome a legally married couple, and then the foreign spouse can reside in Korea. Marriage immigration (F-6) visaReceive. F-6 visa is usually Embassy/Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in the United StatesApply here.

How do I register my marriage?

In Korea City/gu/eup/myeon officeYou register your marriage, and your marriage is recognized in the United States according to procedures. Documents issued in the United States (birth certificate, marriage-related documents, etc.) Apostille certificationJust receive it and submit it along with the Korean translation. A marriage must be established in both countries to proceed to the next step.

F-6 marriage immigration visa requirements

The F-6 visa presupposes a true marital relationship, typically ① Income requirements for Korean spouse(above the standard for number of household members), ② Living space to live together, ③ The couple’s communication skills(Proof of common language, such as Korean or English), ④ Criminal record certificate and health certificate of both parties Check the back. For reference, the United States Since the country is not eligible to complete the international marriage information program, the training is exempted.It works.

Preparation Document Checklist

generally Marital relationship certificate, family relationship certificate, U.S. birth/marriage document (Apostille), proof of income of Korean spouse, criminal record certificates for both parties, health certificate, passport/photo, proof of relationship (photo, message, call history, etc.)is required. Don’t forget to get foreign documents certified and translated into Korean.

How to apply and what you need to know

When the documents are ready Competent Korean EmbassyApply for an F-6 visa, and during the screening process, Authenticity of Marriage InterviewThere may be. Processing usually takes several weeks. After entering the country Immigration and Immigration Office (Hi Korea)Register as an alien here. Requirements and documents change frequently, so please check with the relevant embassy or Hi Korea for final confirmation.

Although it may seem like a lot to prepare, it can be done if you take it one step at a time. We cheer for your new beginning!