F-4 Visa - the Best Visa to Korea
Applying for an F-4 visa is very easy and is available to use in just a few days. First, make sure that your parent(s) have completely given up their Korean nationality. That means that they are no longer considered a Korean citizen, which usually requires an adjustment to their Family Census Register (Hojuk Deungbohn). If your parents are clear, then make sure you have the following documents
Your passport that won't expire for at least a few years
A completed visa application with recent photo attached
A copy of your birth certificate with your parent's names
A copy of your parent's US naturalization papers
A copy of your parent's Family Census Register (Hojuk Deungbohn) showing that they have given up their Korean nationality
$45 in cash or check (check only if you're applying by mail)
Check http://www.dynamic-korea.com/consulate_service/information2.php to see which Korean embassy you need to apply to, since each embassy covers a certain area. If you're lucky enough to live by a Korean embassy, then you can apply for your visa and receive it personally. Otherwise, you'll need to send all the documents listed (yes, even your passport) to the designated Korean embassy with a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the embassy to return your passport in. Try not to send original documents (except for your passport) since original birth certificates and naturalization papers are very difficult to replace. If approved, you'll get your passport back with a single entry F-4 visa inside ready for immediate use. If you don't get approved, you'll receive your application back and a letter stating what was wrong with your application and how you can fix it.
Getting an F-4 visa is perfect for any Korean-American looking to spend an extended period of time in Korea. With all benefits of a Korean citizen and none of the hassles of the other visas, F-4 is the way to go.
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F-4 visas are renewable
8 Comments
Post a CommentCurrently, i have F4 visa and want to work in a bar as a manager. Are there restrictions that i need to worry about? Please let me know. thx!!
wandoroo: I just got my F-4 visa while in Korea, so you can get yours while in Korea also. Knowing the Family Census Register (Hojuk Deungbohn) of your parent's is the key; also, you need to show your original copy of US Citizenship Certificate to prove your naturalization.
F-4 visa is good for three (3) years and it's renewable.
i'm currently in korea on an e2 visa and am looking to switch to f4. if my mother brought all the paperwork could we get the visa while still in korea?
if your a foreigner you need a visa sponsorship to work in korea, or else you can come in illegaly which i don't recommend.
F-4 visas can be obtained if one of your parents was a korean citizen and is now an american or canadian citizen. if you rparent is still a korean citizen, you cannot get the f-4 visa.
getting an f-4 visa is pretty easy, you just need to get the family registry (which states the aforementioned parent was a korean citizen) and you need proof that your parent has given up their korean citizenship to become an american/canadian citzen. You can do this by showing their naturalization papers, and then you need proof of your relationship with your parent through a birth certificate
often times, the parent may be an american citizen, but the kOrean government is not aware that they have given up their korean citizenship. If this is the case, then they need to fill out a form. but the whole process is pretty easy, its justall about obtaining the required documents
I am from Bhutan and want to come korea to find a job like babysitter or dishwasher etc...but the problem is that i dont know any koreans plese can you let me know how to get visa without sponsor
This isn't very helpful at all.
I am eligible for the f-4 visa and have a tesol certificate, but no BA....can I still teach english in korea with an F-4 visa?
Im Half Korean and American I was wondering what kind of Visa can I get for Korea If my Mother is still a Korean Citizen seeing as this one requires them to have givin up there Korean citizenship.