F-6 Marriage Migrant Stay Period Extension Guide

For an F-6 marriage migrant resident to continue staying in Korea beyond the already-granted stay period, they must obtain an extension of stay permit. Based on HiKorea, an extension of stay permit must be applied for from 4 months before the current stay period expires until the day of expiry. If you apply after the stay period expiry date has passed, a penalty fine is imposed under Article 25 of the Immigration Act (출입국관리법).

This guide does not predict whether the marriage is maintained, the possibility of staying after divorce/separation/death, the stay status when there are children, or the possibility of permanent residency (F-5). The detailed attachment documents and review criteria for F-6 must be confirmed through HiKorea's latest integrated guidance manual by residence status, 1345, and the immigration and foreigner office (출입국·외국인관서) with jurisdiction over your address.