HOME Direct English Info Center(Korean/Gyopo) Getting a Visa

  • If you were born in Korea and acquired a Foreign citizenship after immigrating to a foreign country
    or through adoption, you are eligible to apply for an F4 visa. If you were born abroad or if one of
    your parents holds a foreign citizenship you are eligible to apply for an F4 visa as well.
  • Subject
  • (1) If you have had Korean nationality and acquired foreign nationality.
  • (2) If your parent(s) or grandparent with Korean nationality have acquired foreign nationality.
  • F4 visa application process
  • Applicant: Must go in person
  • Location : Any Korean Embassy or Consulate
  • How to apply for the change of status of Overseas Koreans status (F-4)
  • A subject may apply to the competent Immigration Office having jurisdiction over the place of his or her address with the documents below. (agential application will not be accepted.)
  • Location : Any Korean Embassy or Consulate