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How do foreign residents maintain their Korean visas for long-term stay abroad?

2022.05.19 12:38
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Reporter Hasung Song
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You must return within the period of stay and within one year from the date of departure to maintain your Korean visa

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<Question> I am a marriage immigrant with an F-6 visa. Currently I am living in Korea with my family, but soon to return to Thailand. <Picture is from Ansan Immigration Office. Papaya Story>

I may stay in Thailand for a long time. In this case, how can I maintain my visa? Do I must have to come back to Korea to extend my visa, or can I extend my visa abroad as well?

<Answer> When a foreign resident returns to their home country after living in Korea, it is important to maintain the status of stay in case they return to Korea. If you wish to stay abroad while maintaining your status of stay, you must return to Korea within the period of stay and within one year from the date of departure.

If you have 6 months left in your stay, you must return within 6 months. If you have 16 months left in your stay, you must return to Korea within one year from the date of departure.

If you do not return within one year from the date of departure, the visa granted by the Korean government will be automatically revoked. Extending your visa abroad without returning to Korea is only for very special cases. Only circumstances that prevent anyone from returning to Korea will be acknowledged, such as those who cannot return due to Corona or cannot go because they are hospitalized. In this case as well, they must go to the Korean Embassy and apply for an extension.


Legal Consultation for Foreign Residents ‘Papaya Story Living Legal Visa Support Center’ English 031-8001-0211 / Law Firm (Limited) Min ‘Immigration Legal Support Team’ 02-3477-5550, email beobil2002@lawmin.net



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