An extension for someone staying as the spouse of a Korean national (F-6-1) is granted within a range of 1 year, and within a range of 3 years if you are raising a child born to you and the Korean spouse. Alongside the application form, passport and fee, you submit the Korean spouse’s detailed marriage certificate, resident registration, the child’s family relation certificate if there is a child, a foreigner occupation report and proof of address.
Key Summary
- Period: within a range of 1 year; within a range of 3 years if raising a child with the Korean spouse
- Basics: application form, passport, fee
- Family proof: detailed marriage certificate, resident registration, child’s family relation certificate (if any)
- Others: occupation report, proof of address, extra documents on request
1. Who is covered?
A person staying as the spouse of a Korean national (F-6-1). This is the regular extension filed at each expiry, separate from the first extension and alien registration within 90 days of entry.
2. How long is granted?
The stay period is within a range of 1 year. If you are raising a child born to you and the Korean spouse, the manual states within a range of 3 years.
3. Which documents are submitted?
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, fee
- Korean spouse’s detailed marriage certificate
- Resident registration
- Child’s family relation certificate if a child was born to the couple
- Foreigner occupation report
- Proof of address (lease, accommodation confirmation, expiry notice mail, utility receipt, dormitory fee receipt, etc.)
- Other documents the office considers necessary (on request)
4. What changes if there is a child?
You add the child’s family relation certificate, and if you are raising the child the manual states a longer period (within a range of 3 years).
5. Points to check before filing
- Marriage certificate and resident registration are recent
- The address matches your proof-of-address documents
- The occupation report shows your current workplace correctly
- Filing is scheduled before the expiry date
6. Common problems
- Resident registration addresses that make the couple appear to live apart
- Missing occupation report or address proof leading to supplement requests
- Filing right before the expiry date
7. How 비전행정사사무소 (Vision Administrative Office) can help
We review the document list, help prepare the application and guide the filing. We do not represent clients in lawsuits or court proceedings (outside the scope of an administrative agent).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years can an F-6-1 extension run?
Generally within a range of 1 year, and within a range of 3 years if you are raising a child born to you and the Korean spouse.
Which documents are basic?
The application form, passport, fee, detailed marriage certificate, resident registration, occupation report and proof of address.
Is there an extra document if we have a child?
Yes, the child’s family relation certificate.
Is the occupation report mandatory?
It is listed among the manual’s required documents.
Can more documents be requested during review?
Other documents the office considers necessary are to be submitted on request.
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비전행정사사무소 (Vision Administrative Office) is an administrative office that supports document preparation and filing with the authorities. Fees vary by case and are explained during a consultation. Phone 02-363-2251 · Contact: https://f6visa.com/en/contact