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

If you are a Japanese person who wants to marry a Korean spouse and live together in Korea, Marriage registrationWow Marriage immigration (F-6) visa You need to prepare for two procedures. Since your marriage must be recognized in both Korea and Japan, we will kindly explain what you need.

What are the procedures to marry a Korean?

first Marriage registration in both Korea and Japanbecome 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 JapanApply here.

How do I register my marriage?

In Korea, marriage is registered at a city, district, town, or village office, and in Japan, marriage is registered at a city, district, town, or village office. Documents issued in Japan (family register copy, etc.) Apostille certificationand Korean translation before submission. The general order is to report to one country and then report to the other country, so check the required documents at each government office in advance.

F-6 marriage immigration visa requirements

The F-6 visa assumes a true marital relationship. ① Income requirements for the Korean spouse, ② Living space to live together, ③ The couple’s communication skills(Proof of common language, such as Korean or Japanese), ④ Criminal record certificate and health certificate of both parties Check the back. Japan is 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, Japanese family register/marriage document (Apostille), proof of Korean spouse's income, criminal record certificates for both parties, health certificate, passport/photo, proof of relationshipis required. For Japanese documents, prepare authentication and Korean translation.

How to apply and what you need to know

When the documents are ready Competent Korean EmbassyI applied for an F-6 visa and is being reviewed. Marriage Authenticity InterviewThere may be. Processing usually takes several weeks, and once you enter the country, Immigration and Immigration Office (Hi Korea)Register as an alien here. Please check with your local embassy or Hi Korea for the latest requirements.

Since it is a close country, it is easy to travel and prepare. If you take it one step at a time, you can do it. We cheer for your new beginning!