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F-3 Dependent Family Visa

Processing
2-4 weeks
Cost
From $60
Validity
Matches the sponsor’s stay

Accompanying-family status for the spouse and minor children of holders of work, study and investment visas (D-series, E-series).

Requirements

  • Sponsor holds a valid qualifying status (e.g. E-7, D-8, D-2)
  • Genuine marriage or parent-child relationship
  • Sponsor demonstrates ability to support the family
  • Dependants have clean immigration records

Time and cost

Processing time
2-4 weeks
Validity
Matches the sponsor’s period of stay
Cost

From $60

Required

  • About $60 to $90 visa fee (per person)

Documents

  • Valid passports

    For each family member

  • Marriage or birth certificates

    Apostilled with Korean translation

  • Sponsor’s residence card and status proof

    ARC copy plus employment or business evidence

  • Financial support evidence

    Sponsor’s income or bank records

Tips

  • F-3 holders may not work; a spouse wanting employment should qualify for their own status or the sponsor should pursue F-2-7 (whose F-2 dependants can work)
  • School-age children enroll in Korean schools without a separate student visa
  • Extend together with the sponsor’s status to keep dates aligned