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Korean Marriage Visa (F‑6)
✓ From marriage registration to visa
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Videos from the immigration office where marriage visas are filed, and from our one-to-one consultations.
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Korean marriage visa (F-6)
The Korean spouse visa in 3 minutes
The first things British spouses usually ask.
United Kingdom at a glance
Why does doing it alone get so stuck?
In the UK you give notice at a register office and then wait before the wedding.
Get the order wrong and months can pass while you re-order documents.
Your marriage must be valid in both Korea and the UK
before you can live together in Korea
Know before you start
Numbers every Korean–British couple should know
After giving notice at a UK register office, you must wait 28 days before you can marry. If the Home Office investigates, this can stretch to 70 days.
UK marriage law (England and Wales)If you marry in the UK first, the marriage must also be reported to Korea within 3 months.
Korean Family Relationship Registration ActUK documents need no embassy legalisation. An apostille plus a translation is enough to use them in Korea.
Apostille Convention memberWhat the visa review looks at: income, a home to share, and whether you can communicate
Korean Ministry of Justice F-6 rulesCommon worries
Is this what's on your mind?
Does my Korean partner need a visa just to marry me in the UK?
Where do I get my UK documents, and how does the apostille work?
My partner's job means we can't spend long in the UK
What if we're asked for extra documents halfway through?
These are worries we hear often from Korean–British couples. We'll work through them with you, one by one.
Different rules
Korea and the UK have different marriage rules
You need to be recognised as married in both countries before you can come to Korea.
Korea18 for everyone
UK18 (16 in some parts, such as Scotland)
KoreaCity or district office (embassy if abroad)
UKRegister office or an approved venue
KoreaUK documents → apostille + Korean translation
UKKorean documents → apostille + English translation
KoreaRegister by submitting documents
UKGive notice, wait 28 days, then the ceremony
KoreaReport to Korea within 3 months
UKRecognised if valid under the law of the place you married
So one missing document doesn't cost you months,
we set the order right from the start
Visa review
What Korean immigration looks at
Whether the marriage is genuine, and whether you can live together stably in Korea.
- Guidance programme
- British spouses are not from a country that requires the international marriage guidance programme. We will double-check this during your consultation.
- Income
- Your Korean spouse's income must meet the threshold. The amount changes every year.
- Communication
- You need basic Korean, or the two of you must be able to talk in a shared language.
- A home to share
- You need a home to live in together (owned, jeonse or monthly rent).
- A genuine relationship
- Shown through how you met, your messages and photos. If you apply in the UK, there may be an interview at the embassy.
Where Korean–British couples get stuck most
- 1Missed the notice timeline
You set a wedding date without allowing for the 28-day wait or your travel plans
- 2Unclear income or housing papers
The income history is short, or the housing proof is not clear
- 3Weak proof of communication
Not enough evidence of your Korean or of a shared language
- 4Skipped a document step
A missing apostille, a translation error, or your name spelled differently across documents
So we handle it for you
From choosing the registration order to document checks and the visa,
one team handles everything from start to finish.
Comparison
Who you choose makes this much difference
Only the points that really differ for a British spouse visa.
Typical agency✓K-VISA6 languages including English and Korean
OthersMostly Korean
✓K-VISAGuidance down to translation and apostille order
OthersOften left for you to prepare
✓K-VISAPlanned around the notice period
OthersFocused on visa papers only
✓K-VISA20+ items reviewed free, up front
OthersVaries by office
✓K-VISAUnlimited support with immigration requests
OthersMay cost extra
✓K-VISAOne dedicated manager from start to finish
OthersVaries by office
✓K-VISA100% refund (if K-VISA is at fault)
OthersRefund rules vary by office
The "Typical agency" column describes common cases and may differ by office.
How we help
This is all you need to do
A free review comes firstWe check 20+ requirements first and tell you honestly whether it will work before you sign anything.
Translation and apostilles organisedWe set out the order for translating your UK documents and getting the apostilles.
We talk to you in EnglishOur English-speaking team contacts you directly to gather your documents.
Your team
The people handling your visa
Licensed immigration administrative agents and a dedicated marriage visa team stay with you from start to finish.
- Licensed administrative agent since 2015
- 10+ years in immigration administration
- Former lecturer, Korean Administrative Agents Association
- Completed immigration agent training
- 5 years at Jeongjin Law Firm
- 7+ years in foreigner visas
- 500+ marriage visa cases
K-VISA team
One team from consultation to immigration
Your contact person doesn't change halfway.
The team you first speak with prepares documents, visits immigration and reports the result.
Follow this order and you'll be fine
It looks complicated, but you only need to remember three steps.
① Marry → ② Get documents certified → ③ Apply for the visa
Marriage, document checks, visa application
follow the order and you can set off together
① Marriage registration
Where are you both right now?
The order of your marriage registration depends on where you are.
→Best whenWhen you can both be in the UK
- 1To give notice or marry in the UK, your Korean spouse first needs a Marriage Visitor visa. Visa-free entry or an ETA is not enough.
- 2You give notice together at the register office for the district where at least one of you has lived for more than 7 days.In United Kingdom
- 3After 28 days, you marry at the register office or an approved venue.In United Kingdom
- 4Get an apostille on your UK marriage certificate and translate it into Korean.
- 5Within 3 months, report the marriage at a Korean city or district office, or at the Korean Embassy in the UK.In Korea
→Best whenWhen you are in Korea
- 1Prepare your passport and birth certificate.
- 2Get an apostille on your UK documents and translate them into Korean.
- 3Get an Affidavit or Affirmation of Marital Status from the British Embassy in Seoul.In Korea
- 4Register your marriage at a Korean city or district office.In Korea
- 5Translate the Korean marriage certificate into English and get an apostille so it can be used in the UK too.
② Document legalization
How your UK documents are certified
The UK is a member of the Apostille Convention, so one apostille is enough to use your documents abroad, with no embassy legalisation.
- Issued in the UK
- FCDO apostille
- Korean translation
- Submit in Korea
- Issued in Korea
- Apostille from Korea's Overseas Koreans Agency
- English translation
- Submit in the UK
Key terms explained
- Notice of marriage
- Telling the register office you plan to marry, before the wedding in the UK. You can marry once 28 days have passed.
- Apostille
- A simple certificate that proves a document is genuine, with no embassy visit. Both the UK and Korea use it.
- Visa Issuance Confirmation
- A visa approval your Korean spouse obtains in advance from Korea. With it, you can get your visa in the UK faster.
- Change of status
- If you are already in Korea, switching your current visa to the marriage visa.
③ Visa application
You apply where you are now
If you are already staying in Korea legally, we check whether you can change to the marriage visa at an immigration office.
Your Korean spouse obtains a Visa Issuance Confirmation in Korea, or you apply at the Korean Embassy in London.
Full process
- STEP 1Free pre-check
We review your marriage order, income, housing and relationship records first, then choose the route.
- STEP 2Marriage in both countries
Register your marriage in the agreed order, with an apostille and translation for each document.
- STEP 3Prepare visa documents
Gather the income, housing and communication evidence plus the F-6 application papers.
- STEP 4Apply and receive the visa
Apply in Korea or the UK, attend an interview if needed, and receive your visa.
How long it takes
Requirement check · Document guide · Paperwork · Appointment · Visa
Requirement check · Document guide · Overseas documents · Registration · Appointment · Visa
Based on K-VISA's processing time. Immigration review time is separate.
The questions you may be asked,
so you both tell the same story
Documents
The documents you'll need
- Your Korean spouse
- Passport, basic certificate, family relation certificate, marriage relation certificate (detailed), income and employment papers, housing papers
- You (British spouse)
- Passport, birth certificate and marriage certificate (apostille + translation), criminal record certificate (if needed)
- Both of you
- A statement of how you met, photos and message history, proof that you can communicate
- How documents are certified
- UK documents: apostille + Korean translation. Korean documents: apostille + English translation
Additional documents may be needed depending on your case. In the free pre-check we'll send a list tailored to you.
Can you trust us?
A registered immigration agency in Korea
This is the first thing to check before hiring anyone.
We show our immigration agent registration, license and patent documents.
Fees
Clear pricing from the start
Consultation and the pre-check are free. Every package includes a 100% refund if the visa is denied through K-VISA's fault.
Process in Korea
- 20+ requirement checks (free)
- Personalized document guide
- Paperwork prepared by an administrative agent
- Unlimited support for supplement requests
- Extra documents to raise approval chances
- Direct communication with you in English
- 100% refund if denied (K-VISA's fault)
→Invite from United Kingdom
- 20+ requirement checks (free)
- Personalized document guide
- Paperwork prepared by an administrative agent
- Unlimited support for supplement requests
- Extra documents to raise approval chances
- Direct communication with you in English
- Embassy visa application guide · Alien registration
- 100% refund if denied (K-VISA's fault)
VAT excluded · Government fees, translation and legalization costs are separate · Installments available with Korean credit cards
After you sign
We keep supporting you after the visa
The visa is only the start of life in Korea.
From extension reminders to immigration appointments, we help with what you need.
- Free marriage visa extension reminders
- Free immigration appointment booking
- Overseas document shipping
Bank transfer and escrow payment also available
Real cases
Couples who did it before you
Real cases of couples who got their marriage visa with K-VISA. Personal details are hidden.
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FAQ
Questions Korean–British couples ask most
Korean marriage visa (F-6): how does it work, in short?
To live in Korea with your Korean spouse, you need a marriage visa (F-6, spouse visa). The steps are: ① marry in Korea or the UK (if you marry in the UK first, report it to Korea within 3 months) ② get an apostille on your UK documents and translate them into Korean (no embassy legalisation needed for the UK) ③ meet the income, housing and communication requirements and apply for the visa. K-VISA's service fee starts from KRW 800,000 if you are already in Korea and KRW 1,300,000 if you are abroad, and we refund 100% of the fee if the visa is denied through K-VISA's fault.
How much does the Korean spouse visa cost?
K-VISA's service fee starts from KRW 800,000 with the domestic package if you are already in Korea, and from KRW 1,300,000 with the overseas package if you are in the UK (VAT excluded). Actual costs such as government fees, translation and apostilles are separate. Consultation and the pre-check are free, and we refund 100% of the fee if the visa is denied through K-VISA's fault.
How do I move to Korea to live with my Korean spouse?
Once your marriage is valid in both countries, your Korean spouse obtains a Visa Issuance Confirmation in Korea, or you apply for the marriage visa (F-6) at the Korean Embassy in the UK. If you are already in Korea, we check whether you can switch to the marriage visa at an immigration office. Once the visa is issued, you enter Korea and complete your alien registration.
What documents do I need?
Your Korean spouse needs a passport, basic, family relation and marriage relation certificates (detailed), income and employment papers, and housing papers. You need your passport, birth certificate and marriage certificate, and your UK documents need an apostille and a Korean translation. You also submit a statement of how you met, plus photos and message history.
Should we register the marriage in Korea or the UK first?
Either works. If you are both in the UK, couples often marry at a UK register office first. If you are in Korea, couples often register in Korea first. If you marry in the UK first, you must also report it to Korea within 3 months.
What if my Korean spouse's income is below the threshold?
The threshold changes every year, and even if income falls a little short, assets can sometimes make up the difference. We check this in the pre-check and find a way with you.
I speak very little Korean. Is that a problem?
You can show that the two of you communicate in a shared language, such as English. We'll set out what evidence to prepare.
Do we need the international marriage guidance programme?
The UK is not on the list of countries that require the guidance programme. The rules can change, so we confirm this again during your consultation.
How long does it take?
About 2 to 3 weeks on average if your marriage is already registered, or about 4 to 6 weeks if you start from the marriage registration (K-VISA's working time; Korean immigration's review time is separate).
Is there a visa interview?
If you apply in the UK, there may be an interview at the Korean Embassy in the UK. We prepare sample questions and how to answer them with you in advance.
What happens if the visa is denied?
You can complete the missing items and reapply. And if the visa is denied through K-VISA's fault, we refund 100% of the fee.
K-VISA on YouTube
International couple YouTubers visited us
They shared their consultation and visa process at K-VISA on their channels (in Korean).
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- ★★★★★boo****External review · NAVER 플레이스
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- ★★★★★itz****External review · NAVER 플레이스
혼자였으면 복잡했을 과정을 수월하게 진행했고, 비자도 빠르게 나왔어요.
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케이비자에서 하나하나 친절하게 안내해주셔서 큰 어려움 없이 접수했고
Last updated 2026.10.20 · Reviewed by Lee Sang-wook, representative administrative agent (Baum Administrative Office, registered immigration agent No. 19-IC-RG-041)
Sources: Korean Ministry of Justice marriage migrant (F-6) visa issuance criteria; Korean Act on the Registration, etc. of Family Relationships (reporting marriages made abroad); UK Marriage Act 1949 and Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022; Apostille Convention (abolishing legalisation of foreign public documents). Detailed criteria may change with laws and notices, and individual cases are confirmed during consultation.
