A person whose marriage has ended but who does not qualify as a marriage-terminated person (F-6-3) can apply for a change to housekeeping (F-1-6) status if staying in Korea is unavoidable for property division or similar matters. The office examines whether the marriage was normal before it ended and whether staying in Korea is unavoidable; the change is granted within a 6-month range, each extension within a 6-month range, and F-1-6 stay lasts up to 1 year from the date of the change.
Key Summary
- Eligible: those not qualifying as F-6-3 who must stay for property division or similar matters
- Screening: whether the marriage was normal before it ended and whether staying is unavoidable
- Periods: change within 6 months, each extension within 6 months, F-1-6 up to 1 year from the change
- If litigation continues after 1 year, stay is permitted as Other (G-1) until the case ends
1. When does housekeeping (F-1-6) apply?
It is a status for a person whose marriage to a national has ended but who does not qualify as a marriage-terminated person (F-6-3), and for whom staying in Korea is unavoidable for property division or similar matters.
2. What is screened?
The office looks at whether the marriage was normal before it ended and whether staying in Korea is unavoidable. A mere wish to remain is not enough; you must explain a concrete reason such as property division.
3. How long is the stay?
The change is granted within a 6-month range and each extension within a 6-month range, and the F-1-6 stay period lasts up to 1 year from the change date. If litigation over claims, debts or return of lease deposits (including small-claims proceedings) continues and 1 year has passed since the change, stay is permitted as Other (G-1) until the case ends.
4. Which documents are needed for the change?
- Application form (Form No. 34), passport, alien registration card, 1 photo, fee
- Identity surety letter
- Marriage certificate stating the divorce
- Explanatory material on the necessity to stay (statement of reasons, evidence related to property division, etc.)
- Proof of address (lease, accommodation confirmation, expiry notice mail, utility receipt, dormitory fee receipt, etc.)
- Other documents the office considers necessary
5. How does extension differ?
Similar documents are submitted for extension, but the identity surety letter may be omitted if the surety period remains.
6. Common problems
- A vague property-division reason that does not explain why staying is unavoidable
- Not preparing in time when litigation continues past 1 year from the change
- Not renewing an expired identity surety letter
7. How 비전행정사사무소 (Vision Administrative Office) can help
We help organize explanatory materials, review the document list and guide the application and filing. We do not represent clients in property-division or other lawsuits or court proceedings (outside the scope of an administrative agent).
Frequently Asked Questions
If I divorced and am not F-6-3, must I leave immediately?
The manual describes a route to housekeeping (F-1-6) status where staying is unavoidable for property division or similar matters.
How long can the stay be?
The change is within a 6-month range, each extension within 6 months, and F-1-6 stay lasts up to 1 year from the change.
What if litigation continues after 1 year?
For litigation over claims, debts or deposit returns, once 1 year has passed since the change, stay as Other (G-1) is permitted until the case ends.
Is the identity surety letter letter required?
It is listed for the change; at extension it may be omitted if the surety period remains.
How do I show the necessity to stay?
With a statement of reasons and evidence related to property division, among others.
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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