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F-6-3

F-6-3 β€” Marriage Terminated Without Applicant's Fault

Marriage-immigration status for foreign nationals whose marriage to a Korean spouse ended through no fault of their own but who still need to remain in Korea.

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Overview

F-6-3 is granted to a foreign national whose marriage with a Korean spouse has ended for reasons not attributable to the applicant (e.g., death of the Korean spouse, domestic violence, divorce caused by the spouse's fault) and who still needs to reside in Korea β€” typically for child-rearing or settled life.

Recognized Termination Reasons (examples)

  • Death of the Korean spouse
  • Divorce due to the Korean spouse's fault (alimony or damages judgments help to prove this)
  • Protective order or no-contact order due to domestic violence
  • The spouse's prolonged disappearance
The burden of proof is high

F-6-3 recognition requires objective records (court rulings, police reports, medical certificates, etc.). Mere separation or a mutual-consent divorce is generally insufficient.

Required Documents

  • Documents proving the termination cause (court ruling, death certificate, no-contact order, etc.)
  • Evidence that the applicant is not at fault
  • Proof of established life in Korea (housing, income, child-rearing, etc.)
  • General foreign-resident status documents

Application Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions