In this blog post, we will delve into the details of the F1-5 Child Care Support Visa. This visa allows family members of marriage immigrants in South Korea to be invited to provide childcare support. It is primarily utilized when a foreign spouse, who has settled in Korea through marriage, needs parental assistance following pregnancy or childbirth.
1. What is the F1-5 Visa?
The F1-5 Visa is designed for the parents or family members of marriage immigrants to come to South Korea to assist with child-rearing. It is specifically aimed at providing support during or after pregnancy and childbirth, allowing the family members of the marriage immigrant to stay in Korea and offer their support.
2. Eligibility
- Parents of the marriage immigrant: The parents of either the Korean husband or the foreign spouse are the main applicants for this visa.
- In case of unavoidable circumstances: Siblings of the marriage immigrant can also be invited under this visa, especially if the parents are unable to visit Korea due to health reasons or other unavoidable circumstances.
3. Application Conditions and Procedure
- Inviter: The Korean husband often acts as the inviter, requiring preparation of documents such as an invitation letter and a marriage guarantee certificate.
- Invitee: The family member of the marriage immigrant becomes the invitee.
- Child’s Age: The invitation is possible until September of the year the child turns 9, with the allowable stay extending until March of the year the child turns 10.
- Number of Invitations: Each child can be invited twice.
4. Application in Special Circumstances
- Multiple Children: For families with three or more children, the invitation period and number of invitations may vary.
- Disability or Severe Illness: If the marriage immigrant, Korean husband, or any child has a disability or a severe illness, the application conditions may differ.
5. Country-Specific Document Preparation
The required documents may vary depending on the nationality of the marriage immigrant. It is essential to check and prepare for the specific requirements of countries such as China, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The F1-5 Child Care Support Visa plays a vital role for marriage immigrant families in Korea. It facilitates the support needed for child-rearing by allowing family members from abroad to visit Korea. It is advisable to thoroughly understand the guidance and preparation needed for this visa to make full use of it when necessary.