F-6-2Stay Renewal

F-6-2 Child Rearing Visa

A residence status for foreign nationals who, after divorce from a Korean citizen or the end of the marriage, are actually raising a minor child of Korean nationality. Prepare a stay extension path that lets you live stably with your child, together with a professional.

What Is the F-6-2 Visa?

The F-6-2 (Child Rearing) visa is a residence status (F-6) granted to foreign nationals raising a child who is a Korean citizen. It is a humanitarian residence program that allows you to continue living with your child even after the marriage has ended through divorce, separation, annulment, or similar circumstances.

The key is the fact that you actually raise the child. Even without parental authority or custody, you can apply if you prove that you live with the child and are substantially raising them. Vision Administrative Office systematically supports you in assembling the demanding proof-of-child-rearing documents.

Eligibility

Raising a minor child of Korean nationality

The child must hold Korean nationality, and the applicant must actually be raising the child as the primary caregiver.

Divorce or end of the marriage

The marriage must have legally ended through divorce, annulment, the spouse's death, or similar. The dissolution of a common-law marriage requires a separate review.

Proof of living with the child

You must prove that you live at the same address as the child, or in effect live together and provide care.

Clean immigration history

You must have no immigration violations. It is important to apply before your period of stay expires; applying after expiry may result in disadvantages.

Required Documents

For F-6-2, proving the fact of child rearing is key. In addition to the documents below, supporting documents that show everyday child rearing help in the review.

Family Relationship Certificate

Full version including yourself and the child (Korean government office)

Child's Basic Certificate

To confirm the child's birth and nationality

Marriage Relationship Certificate (showing divorce)

Confirms the divorce and parental authority / custody

Proof of residence

Lease agreement or Resident Registration Certificate

Proof of child rearing

School enrollment certificate, medical receipts, photos, etc.

Confirmation of child support received (if applicable)

Bank statement copy showing child support payments/receipts

Passport copy

At least 6 months of validity remaining

Passport-size photo

Taken within 6 months, white background

Your child's school enrollment certificate, vaccination records, hospital receipts, and other additional documents proving everyday child rearing work very favorably in the review. Vision Administrative Office will suggest a document list that fits your case.

Process

01
Eligibility review
1 – 2 days
We comprehensively review your child-rearing situation after divorce, parental authority, and stay history.
02
Document preparation and proof of child rearing
1 – 3 weeks
We systematically collect documents proving the fact of child rearing and organize them so nothing is missed.
03
Stay extension application
1 – 2 days
We file an application for a stay extension or change of status under F-6-2 at the immigration office.
04
Result notification and next steps
Varies by authority
Once your stay is approved, we explain the renewal cycle and build a long-term plan with you for a stable stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I apply for F-6-2 even if I do not have custody after divorce?

For F-6-2, the fact that you actually raise the child matters more than parental authority or legal custody. If you can prove that you live with and raise your child, you can apply. However, since every case may differ, a professional review is recommended.

Q. How long is the F-6-2 period of stay?

The maximum period of stay that can be granted at one time for marriage-migrant (F-6) status is 3 years, and the actual period granted is decided by the review. Once the child reaches the age of majority under the Civil Act (19 years old), the F-6-2 requirements change, so if you meet requirements such as having stayed in Korea continuously for 5 years or more, you can consider a change to residence (F-2) status from 4 months before the child reaches majority.

Q. Can I apply even if my former (Korean) spouse will not cooperate?

Yes. Even without your former spouse's cooperation, you can prove child rearing with other documents such as court rulings, your child's school documents, and medical records. Vision Administrative Office will guide you on a suitable combination of documents.

Other F-6 Visa Guides

F-6-1Spouse of Korean NationalFor foreign nationals legally married to a Korean citizenLearn more →F-6-3Humanitarian Grounds VisaSpecial cases such as the spouse's death or a divorce caused by the spouseLearn more →