Korean Spouse Visa Updated 2018.01.01

Spouse Visa (F61) Requirements
Please check the attachment for both English and Korean version of Spouse Visa Requirements

Requirements for Filipino Spouse

1.Application form (use specific format as required by Embassy)

2.One passport sized colored photo (Should be attached at the application form)

3.Passport  Original(6Mons. Valid)

4.Copy of Passport Bio-Page

5.PSA Marriage Certificate Original

6.Original NBI Clearance (Within 3months, valid for travel abroad)

7.Original Medical Certificate (Within 6months) - Should be  typewritten/computerized with Hospital letter head, contact number  and Physician’s signature.  Please check example of Physical Examination. Certificate format for  travel abroad with additional AIDS, VDRL, and Psychological tests)

8.Original & Copy of CFO certificate (issued from CFO, www.cfo.gov.ph)

9.Personal Details Form (use specific format as required by Embassy)

10.Proof of Korean Language Proficiency

           One of the following – TOPIK Certificate/ Certification of completion from designated institution (Sejong)/Copy of diploma in Korean language degree/ Proof of Filipino-Korean status  *Exempted if there is a child born between the couple

           *If there is a language that can be spoken by the couple other than Korean, there will be an interview

Requirements for Korean Spouse

 
1.Copy of Passport First Page

2.Korean Marriage History (detailed) Original (Within 3months)

3.Basic Certificate (detailed) Original (Within 3months)

4.Family Relations Certificate (detailed) Original (Within 3months)

5.Korean Resident Registration Certificate Original (Within 3 months)

6.Original Medical Certificate  (should be issued by Hospital or Public Health Center with format for  application for government employee, please check example of Physical Examination)

7.Korean Credit History Original  (download from www.credit4u.or.kr)

8.Original or Copy of Certificate for  Marriage Guidance Program (issued from immigration office in Korea)

9.Original Invitation Letter  (use specific format as required by Embassy)

10.Guarantee Letter (use specific format as required by Embassy)

11.Financial Document

    1) Original income tax return, original receipt for earned income tax and bank statement for the last 1 year of payroll account (showing monthly payroll)

    2) If employed, original employment certificate and copy of business registration

    3) If self-employed, original business registration and original income tax return             

    4) Bank certificate (optional)

    5) Additional Financial Support from Family

     -Statement on Family’s Financial Status : should be in a specific format as required by Embassy   *Submit only if financial document of Korean spouse is insufficient

    6) Other financial documents (optional)

     -Land/real estate register and land/real estate value certificate

*Exempted if there is a child born between the Filipino spouse and Korean spouse 
12.     Residential Document

     1) If owned, real estate register

     2) If renting, real estate register and copy of contract of lease

13.     Additional Document

* If you are introduced by agent legally registered under Korean Marriage Law

-Copy of Certificate of Registration of International Marriage Agency

-Copy of Certificate  of Insurance Saving Fund

-Copy of Personal Contract between Korean and Agency

* If you are introduced by relative or friend

-Copy of any valid ID or Passport

* If there is a child born between the Filipino spouse and Korean spouse

-Korean birth certificate or Philippine birth certificate of child

 (If there is a child born between the Filipino spouse and Korean spouse, the

following documents are exempted. 1. Korean’s Certificate of Marriage Guidance

Program 2. Korean’s Medical Certificate 3. Korean’s Credit History)

■ All embassy formats may be downloaded from the website

http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ph-en/index.do

Click Consular/Visa Services – Spouse Visa

■ Visa Processing Fee: 2,000 Pesos

■ Once denied, re-application is after 6 months 

■ Reminders

*Please arrange the document by numbers above

*Invitation and guarantee letter should be handwritten by the Korean spouse

*Application is 8:30~11am through personal appearance of the Filipino spouse

*Releasing date will be after 15 working days and it may be extended for further
verification, additional documents or interviews and so on.

*Address: 122 Upper Mckinley Road, Mckinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines

*Contact Number니 +63-2-856-9210 visa section local 220,230,280,302

Fax +63-2-856-9024

Email Address: ph04@mofa.go.kr 

Website: http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ph-en/index.do

- One-way ticket may be purchased for spouse visa

- After acquiring spouse visa, visit to CFO is a must to get CFO sticker.

- Submission of additional documents is during release time 1:30-4PM

Source: Korean Embassy Philippine Website 

South Korea Visa Types and Status ( 2012-2016.07)

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Visa Tpye (For your information)
Visa Exempted (B-1)
Tourist / Transit (B2)
Short Term News Coverage (C1)
Short Term General (C-3)
Culture andnArtdn (D1)
Job Seeker (D10)
Student (D2)
Industrial  Trainee (D3)
General Trainee (D4)
Long - term News Coverage  (D5)
Religous Worker (D5)
Religous Worker (D6)
Intra Company transferee (D7)
Corporate /Foreign Investor
InternationalnTrade (D9)
******SKILLED VISA******
Short-tern employee (C4)
Professor (E1)
Foreign Language Instructor (E2)
Researcher (E3)
Technician (E4)
Professional (E5)
Artist and Athlete (E6)
Specific Ability  (E7)
*********UN-SKILLED***********
Non-professional (E9)
Work and Visit (H2)
Maritime Crew (E10)
********♡♡♡***********
Working Holiday (H11)
Family Visitor (F1)
Resident (F2)
Dependent Family (F3)
Overseas Korean (F4)
Permanent Resident (F5)
Marriage Migrant (F6)
Mics (G1)
Others
Total :Foriegner in Korea 2016.07.

Contact Immigrant - Related Institutions Where you can Receive Help

Institution Name	Phone Number	기관명	전화번호
Counseling Center for Migrant Women (Women Migrant Human Rights Center of Korea)	02-733-0120 /02-3672-8988	서울 이주여성 상담센터 (한국이주여성인권센터)	02-733-0120 /02-3672-8988
Daegu Counseling Center for Migrant Women (Daegy Women Migrant Human Rights Center of Korea)	053-944-2977	대구 이주여성 상담소 (대구이주여성인권센터)	053-944-2977
KyungnamWomen Migrant Human Rights Center of Korea)	055-741-6355	경남 이주여성인권센터)	055-741-6355
Danuri Call Center	1577-1366	다누리콜센터	1577-1366
Immigration Contact Center for Foreigners	1345 (press*18 for tagalog)	외국인종합정보안내	1345 (press*18 for tagalog)
Support Center for Foreign Workers	1644-0644	한국 외국인력지원센터	1644-0644
Migrant Health Association in Korea	02-3147-0516	이주민건강협회	02-3147-0516
Busan Women Migrant Human Rights Center of Korea)	051-864-2603	부산이주여성인권센터)	051-864-2603
Chungbuk Women Migrant Human Rights Center of Korea)	043-223-5254	충북 이주여성인권센터)	043-223-5254
Jeonnam Women Migrant Human Rights Center of Korea)	061-272-1562	전남이주여성인권센터)	061-272-1562
Emergency Call for Women	(local number)+ 1366	여성 긴급전화	(지역번호)+ 1366
Seoul Global Center	02-2075-4180	서울 글로벌센터	02-2075-4180
HUG Korea (EPS)	1577-0071 (press 4 tagalog)	외국인력상담센터	1577-0071 (press 4 tagalog)
Hope Healthcare Center	02-2002-8430	희망 진료센터	02-2002-8430

Other useful information for living in Korea “Things you must know in Korea”

Other useful information for living in Korea “Things you must know in Korea”

If you are a married migrant woman , apply for a national happiness card and receive support for pregnancy and childbirth medical fees (check on advance whether your region also provides port postpartum caretaker)

Medical Support Services for Foreigners “Things you must know in Korea”

Medical Support Services for Foreigners “Things you must know in Korea”

 

 

1. For Alien Registration or issuance / extension /change of visa ,a person originating from a high – risk tuberculosis country can receive a tuberculosis medical certification and a confirmation document from a public health clinic.

2. There are places that provide special medical care for foreigners who reside in Korea

3. When you are hospitalized and have difficulty affording medical costs, you can consult with the hospital social worker.

4. If you cannot join health insurance , join a medical mutual –aid union for foreigners and receive help

To protect your rights when dealing with the police, prosecution and courts “Things you must know in Korea”

1. You can request interpretation when you need communication at a police station, Public Prosecutor’s Office or a court

2. During the investigation process at the police station and Public Persecutors Office read your testimony thoroughly before signing.

3. If you are a victim of a crime , you can receive help with receiving counseling , legal aid pr medical support , contacting your legal guardian(s) cleaning the crime scene , accompanying to the court , and improving living conditions (Crime Victim Support Center 1577-1295)

Pay Attention to money transactions and financial fraud “Things you must know in Korea”

1. always insist on a receipt or promissory note when entering a money transactions with others.

2. Use a bank remittance (account transfer)on transactions with others.

3.  No police, prosecutor or bank will ever demand you to withdraw money over the phone, and you should call the institution directly to verify.

4. Even when someone you know asks yourself suddenly through a messenger, do not transfer money to his. her account before speaking with the person directly.