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Last updated 20 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Family visa for unadopted minors of midway immigrants F-1-52 in South Korea for citizens of the Philippines
Family visa for unadopted minors of midway immigrants — what you need to know
For minor foreign children who come to live in Korea with a parent who is a foreign spouse of a Korean citizen). It allows eligible unadopted step-children of Korean citizens to reside in Korea.
Eligible individuals:
- Family
- Minor
- Infant
- Child
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed from 4 days to 1 month. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
No criminal record for offenses such as overstaying a visa.
Have not been denied a Korean visa within 1 year prior to the date of entry.
No entry denials to Korea within the last 3 years prior to the date of entry.
No fines exceeding 5 million Korean won, and no departure orders or deportation for legal violations, including illegal stay.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
F-1
Type of visa
Long-term stays & family relations visa
Category
Family visas