Guide · Marriage & Family
Marriage Registration Documents for Foreigners in Korea
Registering a marriage in Korea, or preparing an F-6 spouse visa, means collecting civil documents from abroad, getting them apostilled or legalized, and arranging certified Korean translations. This guide covers the usual paperwork path so you can start early and avoid embassy appointment delays.
Updated 2026-09-07 10 min read
Where marriage is registered
Marriage in Korea is registered at a district office (구청), not at immigration. After registration, immigration processes may follow for F-6 (marriage migrant) or related visa categories. Requirements differ for Korean-national couples vs two foreigners.
Documents from your home country
Foreigners often need:
- Certificate of legal capacity to marry, or equivalent from your embassy/consulate in Korea
- Birth certificate, may require apostille from home country
- Divorce decree, if previously married, with apostille and translation
- Passport and ARC (if applicable)
Embassy appointments book weeks ahead, start early. Translations must often be certified.
After registration: immigration steps
Changing to or applying for F-6 requires additional evidence of a genuine marriage, photos, communication records, joint lease, and interviews. HezoKorea helps organize document packages; legal representation for complex cases is referred to licensed attorneys.
Frequently asked questions
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