If you were staying as the spouse of a Korean national (F-6-1) in a normal marriage in Korea and your Korean spouse died of illness, accident or another cause, you fall under the stay extension for a marriage-terminated person (F-6-3). The first extension needs the application form, passport and alien registration card, fee, proof of death (death certificate, basic certificate showing the death, etc.), family relation documents, a foreigner occupation report and proof of address.
Key Summary
- Eligible: F-6-1 holders in a normal marriage whose Korean spouse died of illness, accident, etc.
- Proof of death: death certificate, basic certificate stating the death, etc.
- Family proof: detailed marriage certificate; child’s family relation certificate if there is a child
- Occupation report and proof of address are also submitted
1. What happens to my stay if my spouse dies?
The manual provides an F-6-3 status for marriage-terminated persons (death, missing, divorce). For someone staying as F-6-1, it is handled as the “first stay extension.”
2. Who is covered?
A person staying as the spouse of a Korean national (F-6-1) who was in a normal marriage with the national in Korea, and whose Korean spouse died of illness, accident or another cause.
3. Which documents are required?
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport and alien registration card, fee
- Proof of the spouse’s death (death certificate, basic certificate stating the death, etc.)
- Family relation documents (detailed marriage certificate, etc.)
- 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
4. What about later extensions?
A foreigner staying in marriage-terminated (F-6-3) status after the first extension follows a separate extension procedure, submitting the application, passport, registration card, fee, the child’s family relation certificate if any, the occupation report and proof of address.
5. Points to watch
- Obtain recent certificates reflecting the death
- Organize material showing the marriage was ongoing (residence records, etc.)
- Schedule filing before the stay expires
6. Common problems
- Death and marriage certificates that do not match in content
- Missing occupation report or address proof leading to supplement requests
- Filing close to the expiry date
7. How 비전행정사사무소 (Vision Administrative Office) can help
We check 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
Must I leave Korea immediately if my spouse dies?
The manual has a procedure for extending stay as a marriage-terminated person (F-6-3). Individual circumstances should be confirmed with the immigration office.
Which proof of death is needed?
A death certificate and a basic certificate stating the spouse’s death, among others.
Are there extra documents if we have a child?
Yes, the child’s family relation certificate if a child was born to the couple.
Is the occupation report required?
Yes, the manual lists the foreigner occupation report among the documents.
Can I keep extending after the first extension?
A separate extension procedure for those staying in F-6-3 status is described in the manual.
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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