Visa and Immigration Guide (12/22)
F-3-1 (Dependents Visa): General Overview
If you want to come over to Korea to teach English (E2 visa) but want to bring your spouse or children with you, then they can apply for a F3 visa.
An F3 visa allows any D or E-Visa Holder to bring their family with them while working or studying. The individuals eligible for the F3 visa include: spouses, children under the age of 19 years old and dependents.
Typically, the visas given are single-entry and are valid for the duration of the D/E-Visa holder's ARC. For E2 visa holders, this is typically 12-13 months. You cannot work on an F3 visa in Korea; if you want to work, you need to apply for permission from Immigration.
You can apply for the F3 visa once you have submitted your documents for the E2 visa at your local consulate or embassy. You must apply for the F3 after the E2 holder has received their VIN (Visa Issuance Number) from Immigration in Korea.
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Note: The required documents may vary by the consulates and embassies. Please check it with your local consulate before you apply for the visa. The head of Korean diplomatic missions abroad may request for additional documents depending on the condition of the country of residence/jurisdiction if it is deemed necessary for visa evaluation. |
1. Application Form
Application For Visa for those in possession of visa eligibility certificate (VIN) here
If you do not have a VIN, you can use this application form here.
2. 4 copies of headshot/passport-style photo for Visa Application
Color, US passport photo size, taken within the last 6 months
3. Original Passport and a copy
Some consulates require you to notarise the photocopy of the passport, so please check carefully.
For individuals applying in the USA:
(Non-U.S. citizen) Orignal Valid U.S.Long-term Visa or U.S. Permanent Resident Card(Green card) and a copy
4. Marriage Certificate with official translation (if not in English or Korean).
5. Criminal Record Certificate (e.g. DBS, CRC)
6. (If applicable) Family Relation Certificate for applicants below the age of 19 years old.
7. (For South African Citizens) Tuberculosis Test Result from a specific medical institution.
Specific Countries' Requirements:
| USA: Anchorage |
Philadelphia |
Most consulates in the USA ask for the F3 applicant to book an appointment when applying for the visa. You can see the general information about this here.
| Canada: | Australia: | New Zealand: |
| Note:
If you are wanting to bring your children with you to Korea, we recommend looking into how your children will be integrated into Korean society, especially with regards to their education. International Schools here are very expensive and are concentrated in certain areas of the country (Seoul, Gyeonggi-do and Jeju Island). |
Visa Fees (Updated: 18th March 2026)
| Country | Single (≤90 days) | Single (≥91 days) | Double Entry | Multiple Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All countries (default) | $40 | $60 | $70 | $90 |
| Ghana | $50 | $80 | $90 | $100 |
| Russia | $50 | $80 | $90 | $120 |
| Vietnam | $20 | $50 | $60 | $80 |
| Senegal | $50 | $100 | $120 | $150 |
| Azerbaijan | $50 | $80 | $120 | $150 |
| United Kingdom /Germany/France/ the Netherlands |
$130 | $200 | $220 | $250 |
| Austria | $50 | $50 | $70 | $80 |
| Uzbekistan | $50 | $70 | $80 | $100 |
| Iran | $50 | $80 | $90 | $120 |
| Kyrgyzstan | $50 | $70 | $80 | $100 |
| Tajikistan | $50 | $50 | $70 | $80 |
| Australia | $80 | $120 | $130 | $150 |
| United States | $45 | $45 | $45 | $45 |
Exempted Countries:
| Country | Single (≤90 days) | Single (≥91 days) | Double Entry | Multiple Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Italy | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Thailand | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Japan | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Taiwan | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Ukraine | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Sweden | Free | – | – | – |
| Israel | – | Free | – | – |
| Barbados | – | Free | – | – |
| Colombia | – | Free | – | – |
| Peru | – | Free | – | – |
| Liberia | – | Free | – | – |
| Dominican Republic | – | Free | – | – |
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