Working in Korea

 If you have found your life partner in South Korea and are planning to settle down, the F-6 Marriage Migrant Visa is the most robust and flexible visa you can hold. Unlike work or training visas, the F-6 allows you to work almost any job, start a business, and stay long-term with fewer restrictions. However, "love is not enough" for the immigration office. You must meet strict financial, language, and housing requirements. Here is the breakdown for 2026. 1. Who Can Apply? (Eligibility) The F-6 visa is strictly for foreign nationals who are legally married to a South Korean citizen and intend to reside in Korea. It is generally divided into: F-6-1: Standard marriage migrants. F-6-2: Raising a child born of a marriage with a Korean citizen (even if the marriage ended). F-6-3: Spouses whose marriage ended due to reasons beyond their control (e.g., death or fault of the Korean spouse). 2. The "Big Three" Requirements To prevent "marriages of convenience,...