<<F2-6 visa Holder's Spouse (F1-12 visa)>>
F2-6 visa is referred to as 'Skilled Worker's Residence visa'.
VISA in KOREA has posted a lot of information regarding F2-6 visa, however, it has not been clear to explain regarding invitation for a spouse of F2-6 visa holders.
Which visa type is suitable for the spouse of F2-6 visa?
F1-12 visa is a spouse visa of F2 visa holders.
Basic ways to apply for F1-12 visa are as below.
1. Invite your spouse with C-3 visa and then change your spouse visa C-3 visa to F1-12 visa in Korea; or
2. Few countries are issuing a spouse visa directly from Korean embassy in your country.
If it is eligible for applying for F1-12 visa in your country, apply for F1-12 visa directly in Korean embassy in your country.
***F2-6 visa usually is allowed to 1 year at the first time and then you may get 2 years extension when your application for extension is eligible***
However, F2-6 visa extension is getting difficult due to below reason.
If you extend F2-6 visa in 2019, your 2 years' income average shall be over KRW 34.8 million won. (Monthly around KRW 2.9 million won)
It is very sad information to say but you have to work very hard to meet F2-6 visa extension criteria.