A person registered under marriage migrant status (F-6, including the former F-2-1 and F-2-10) who re-enters within 1 year of leaving is exempt from a re-entry permit, and someone returning after 1 year but within 2 years is guided to a multiple re-entry permit with a 2-year permit period. If the stay expires sooner, it is limited to the remaining stay period, and entry-restricted persons must obtain a re-entry permit with headquarters approval.
Key Summary
- Return within 1 year of leaving: re-entry permit exempt (exemption period 1 year)
- Return after 1 year and within 2 years: multiple re-entry permit with a 2-year period
- If the stay expires in less than 1 or 2 years: limited to the stay period
- Entry-restricted persons need a re-entry permit with headquarters approval
1. What is the re-entry permit exemption?
A registered marriage migrant who re-enters within 1 year of the departure date can return without a separate re-entry permit. Covered statuses include marriage migrant (F-6) and the former F-2-1 and F-2-10.
2. What are the exemption period and exceptions?
The exemption period is 1 year. If the stay expires in less than 1 year, the exemption applies only within the stay period.
3. What if I stay away longer than 1 year?
A person re-entering after 1 year and within 2 years of departure is covered by the multiple re-entry permit, with a permit period of 2 years. If the stay expires in less than 2 years, the permit period is limited to the stay period.
4. What about entry-restricted persons?
Entry-restricted persons must obtain a re-entry permit with headquarters approval.
5. Checks before departure
- Alien registration is completed
- The stay expiry date is after the time you plan to return
- If you might exceed 1 year, confirm before leaving whether a multiple re-entry permit is needed
6. Common problems
- Assuming the “1-year exemption” applies when the stay is about to end
- Trying to return without a permit after exceeding 1 year
- Not knowing about an entry restriction and failing to check before leaving
7. How 비전행정사사무소 (Vision Administrative Office) can help
We check whether a re-entry permit is needed for your travel plan and guide the application documents. We do not represent clients in lawsuits or court proceedings (outside the scope of an administrative agent).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need no permit if I return within 1 year?
A person registered as F-6 who re-enters within 1 year of leaving is exempt from a re-entry permit.
What if I stay away longer than 1 year?
Returns after 1 year and within 2 years are covered by a multiple re-entry permit with a 2-year period.
What if my stay is about to expire?
If the stay expires in less than 1 or 2 years, the exemption or permit is limited to the stay period.
Are entry-restricted persons exempt?
They must obtain a re-entry permit with headquarters approval.
Do the former F-2-1 and F-2-10 count?
The manual includes marriage migrant (F-6) and the former F-2-1 and F-2-10.
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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