F-4 (Overseas Korean)
Applicants: Overseas Koreans with foreign nationality under the Overseas Koreans Act
Stay period: 3 years (simple labor not allowed)
F-4 Overseas Korean - Nationality of the Republic of Korea by Birth
Quick Overview
- Best for: Overseas Koreans with foreign nationality under the Overseas Koreans Act
- Typical stay: 3 years (simple labor not allowed)
- What to prepare: Passport, application form, and photo are basic. Check additional documents by visa type.
Detailed Description
Upper limit on the length of stay that can be granted at a time: generally no more than three years
Who can apply?
A person who holds the nationality of the Republic of Korea by birth (including compatriots who moved abroad before the establishment of the government of the Republic of Korea) and acquired a foreign nationality.
A person who acquired a foreign nationality as an immediate relative of the above-mentioned person.
Men who have left the Republic of Korea or lost their nationality for the first time since '18.5.1. are restricted from granting F-4 status until December 31 of the year in which they turn 40, unless they have completed military service or have been exempted.
Required Documents
Proof of Korean language proficiency
Overseas criminal record certificate
Documents proving that a person who falls under the following categories is a foreign national, such as a certificate of family relationship records, discharge certificate, family register, residence card, or birth certificate.
What to watch out for
- Even with the same visa code, outcomes can differ by nationality, education, career, and stay history.
- Please re-check document issue dates, translation, and notarization requirements right before submission.
- Stay period and work scope are finalized by the actual permit details.