Key Points
- South Korea will require F-3 dependent visas to be filed at the same time as the principal D-8 Corporate Investment visa application
Overview
Beginning August 1, 2024, the government of South Korea will no longer accept F-3 Dependent visa applications that are filed separately from the principal D-8 Corporate Investment Visa application. As a result, F-3 visa applicants and dependents must file applications to the Korea Trade-Invest and Promotion Agency (KOTRA) simultaneously if they seek expedited services.
Regular district immigration offices will still accept separate F-3 visa applications. Still, this option may be less convenient as these offices often require legalized or apostilled documents and do not allow walk-in filings.
Looking Ahead
Check South Korea’s government website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Korea Trade-Invest and Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
