F-4 Visa For Descendants of Adoptees

Applying for the F-4 Visa

Descendants of Korean adoptees can apply for the F-4 visa but must meet a Korean language proficiency requirement. For information about acquiring the F-4 visa for adoptees, please check our main F-4 visa page.

See the required documents for both the descendant and parent below.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM THE PARENT (ADOPTEE)

  • Korean Nationality Renunciation application form (국적상실신고서, if renunciation is not yet reported)
  • Color copy of Certificate of Citizenship / Naturalization
  • Color copy of current valid passport
  • Adoption Certificate
  • (A) Removed Registry (제적등본) (less than 6 months old)
    ~OR~
    (B) Korean Family Registry (가족관계증명서)
    and Basic Certificate (기본증명서) (less than 6 months old)

APPLICATION FORMS

  • Application Form 34 (재외동포 통합신청서 (신고서))
  • Foreigner Occupation and Annual Income Report (외국인 직업 및 연간 소득금액 신고서)
  • Domestic Residence Report Form (거소 신청서)
    • If applying for your visa outside of Korea, you will need to submit this form to Immigration once you enter Korea

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM THE DESCENDANT WHO IS APPLYING

  • Passport – original + color copy (Valid for 3+ years)
  • Document proving family relationship (i.e. birth certificate)
  • Korean language proficiency:
    ① TOPIK first grade or higher OR
    ② Sejong Hakdang elementary level 1B or higher
  • Criminal Background Check + Apostille from home country (Less than 6 months old)
    • Exempt if over 60 years of age
  • Copy of Housing contract or rental agreement
    • If your name is NOT the signer of the housing contract, you will also need the Confirmation of Residence / Accommodation (거주/숙소제공 확인서)

ETC.

  • Two photos 3.5cm x 4.5cm (Less than 6 months old, must be identical)
  • Processing Fee – 130,000 KRW*
    *This is the cost for applying in Korea, but if applying overseas, please check with your Consulate/Embassy
  • All documents must be in either Korean or English. If they are not, they must be translated.

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