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While staying in Korea with a student visa (D-2), I’ve married a Korean national. I would like to change my visa status to a marriage migrant (F-6). What would I have to do?

If a foreigner staying in Korea wants to change his/her visa status, the foreigner shall be granted an authorization for visa status change before the expiration of his/her stay.

1. Scope of Applicant A visa status change must be applied for by the visa holder himself/herself. If the applicant is under the age of 17 and does not apply for a visa status change, his/her parent, de facto dependent, sibling, guarantor, or cohabitant shall apply for a visa status change.

2. Submission of Documents A foreigner requesting to receive authorization for visa status change shall submit the following x-documents to the immigration center / foreign office before its expiration: Application for authorization for visa status change Documents required for each visa status

For details about visa status change, please visit or contact: HiKorea website (www.hikorea.go.kr) – Immigration / Stay Guide – Foreigner Stay – Visa status change Immigration Contact Center (☎ 1345)

For detailed legal information, please refer to “Visa, Passport” on easylaw.go.kr.