F-6 Marriage to an Alien

To apply for an F-6 marriage visa, your marriage must be prioritized.

1. Do I only need to register my marriage in Korea when applying for a visa? Or do I need to register in my foreign spouse’s country as well?

The correct answer is: It depends on the nationality of the foreign spouse. Some countries require you to register your marriage in both countries, while others do not.

It may also depend on whether the foreign spouse is changing status from abroad to domestic.

2. Is there an order in which I need to register my marriage in both countries?

Yes. Some countries require you to register your marriage first.

In the CIS countries (Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan), you must register your marriage in the country first. If you get married in South Korea, you may not be able to prove your unmarried status and get into trouble.

Socialist countries like China, Vietnam, and Laos

Registering a marriage with a foreigner is easier than you might think. All you need to do is gather the following documents and report to your local government office.