Basic requirements for regional specialization visa accompanying family (F-3-1R)

Regional Specialized Visa Accompanying Family (F-3-1R) Basic Requirements and Required Documents

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⚑1. Change of residence status

Q1) Who is eligible for the regional specialized visa (F-3-1R) accompanying family members?

Target: Spouses and minor children of regional talent (F-2-R) qualification holders (* No spouse required)

※ In the following cases, there are restrictions on changing qualifications.

- Those who have received permission to extend the period of stay for departure or have received a postponement of the departure deadline

- Those who have stayed in the country within the past 5 years as a regional talent or accompanying family member

- Illegal residents (change status by obtaining a short-term visa after leaving the country)

Q2) What requirements are required?

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1. (Actual residence) Actual residence at the same address as the subject of the application

※ If special recognition of actual residence is granted when applying together with the main resident, the same applies to accompanying family members.

※ If the spouse applies for accompanying family member status while the main resident already holds regional talent (F-2-R) status, the main resident's qualifications will not be reviewed separately.

1. (Residence) Securing an independent residential facility for families to live in, rather than a dormitory
2. (Income) When inviting 4 or more accompanying family members, the household income must be at least 100% of the previous year's GNI index.

(However, the main resident's income must be at least 70% of GNI, and the remaining 30% can be met with the spouse's income)

※ If the previous year’s GNI has not been announced as of the application date, the standard for the year before last will be applied.

1. (Spouse) Valid marriage with the primary resident (F-2-R)- Complete stage 2 or higher of the social integration program within 2 years after changing qualifications※ In case of non-fulfillmentExtension of stay limited to a maximum of 6 months
2. (Minor children) Minor children of the resident without a spouse

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Q3) What about the submission documents?

① Integrated application form, passport, photo

② Alien registration card

③ Documents proving family relationship with the main resident (F-2-R) (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.)

④ Documents proving actual residence in the same area as the main resident

⑤ Documents proving completion of the 2nd stage or higher of the social integration program (can be submitted at a later date when extending the visa)

⑥ Children: If the child is of school age (elementary school), proof of attendance

⑦ Other documents that the head of the competent immigration office or foreigner office deems necessary for examination

Q4) What are the qualifications and period of stay?

1. (Residence qualification) F-3-1R (Family accompanying a local talent or family of a local talent)
2. (Period of stay) Granted the same as the expiration date of the stay of the main resident

Next, let's learn about extending the period of stay.

Q1) What requirements are required?

1. Same as the requirements for changing the residence status of a spouse of a local talent
2. If the subject of the permit is able to move to a permitted area (another population-declining area within the same metropolitan government) after two years from the date of initial permit, the same applies to accompanying family members.

The documents to be submitted are the same as those required for application.

Q2) My spouse did not complete the 2nd stage of the social integration program. What happens?

The period of stay is shortened.

- Up to 1 year is granted within the period of stay of the first resident (F-2-R), and up to 6 months is granted thereafter.

Lastly, let's learn about permission to engage in activities outside of the scope of residence.

Q2) What are the requirements?

1. (Residence) The main resident and actual residence are the same
2. (Employment area) Only available to companies located within the recommended area
3. (Scope of employment) Gambling, acts against good morals, etc.Employment is permitted in all fields except those with employment restrictions.

Q3) Please tell me about the required documents...

➀ Integrated application form, passport, alien registration card

➁ Standard employment contract (including hourly wage, work content, working hours, etc.)

➂ Copy of business registration certificate, copy of employer’s ID card

➃ Other documents deemed necessary for examination by the head of the competent immigration office or foreigner office

Up to 1 year within your period of stay (extension possible)

※ You must obtain a ‘Permission to Work Outside of Your Status of Residence’ from the Immigration Office before starting work.

- In case of violation, the business owner and foreign target may be subject to fines, loss of residence status, and other disadvantages.