Korean citizen แต่งงานคนไทย ต้องได้ Confirmation of No Marriage Record / Hon-in Gwangye Jeungmyeongseo (혼인관계증명서) ออกโดย Korean Embassy Bangkok Thanon Wireless — fee KRW 35,000 (~THB 950) per doc. เอกสารต้องเตรียม: (1) Basic Certificate (기본증명서 Gibon Jeungmyeongseo) ออกไม่เกิน 3 เดือนจาก Korea (district office หรือ online www.gov.kr) (2) Family Relations Certificate (가족관계증명서 Gajok Gwangye Jeungmyeongseo) (3) Marriage Record (혼인관계증명서 Hon-in Gwangye) — proves single/divorced status (4) Passport KR (5) บัตร + ทะเบียนบ้าน Thai partner. Process: walk-in Korean Embassy Bangkok Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00 → submit → รับ 2-5 working days. Validity: 3 เดือน. iVC partnership with Korean Consulate-approved translators — Korean → Thai certified translation THB 1,500/page + MFA Apostille (Jan 2026) THB 800 + อำเภอ ทะเบียนสมรส คร.3 ฟรี. iVC KR Marriage Prep Package: THB 14,500 (Embassy escort + Korean docs coordination + translation + MFA + อำเภอ + คร.3 + Korean-language version): 10-21 days

After Thai Marriage Registration ต้อง register marriage in Korea via Hon-in Sin-go (Marriage Report 혼인신고) at (A) Korean Embassy Bangkok OR (B) district office (구청 Gucheong) Korea within 3 months. เอกสารต้องเตรียม: (1) Hon-in Sin-go form (혼인신고서) — Korean language, both spouses sign + 2 witnesses (adult Korean citizens preferred) (2) Thai Marriage Certificate (คร.3) + Korean translation by certified translator (iVC partner translators in Seoul/Busan THB 2,500/page) — NOT need apostille for Embassy submission, but YES Apostille if filed directly at Gucheong. (3) Birth Certificate Thai spouse (สูติบัตร) + Korean translation + Apostille. (4) ID copies ทั้ง 2. (5) Family Relations Certificate (가족관계증명서) of KR spouse <3 months. Fee: free at Embassy/Gucheong. Processing: 4-8 weeks → Family Relations Certificate updated showing spouse (Thai name in Hangul transliteration + Romaji + nationality + Thai marriage cert # + date). Why register?: required for F-6 visa, child registration (jus sanguinis from KR parent), inheritance, tax filing. Surname Tradition: Korea uses 'separate surnames' by default — Thai spouse keeps Thai surname, no change required (unlike Japan's optional change). iVC Hon-in Sin-go Service: THB 16,500 (Embassy escort + KR translation + Gucheong liaison if needed) / 4-8 weeks

F-6 Visa (결혼이민 Gyeolhon Imin / Marriage Migrant) = long-term residence for foreign spouse of Korean citizen. 3 subcategories: F-6-1 = legally married + cohabit OR pending visa from abroad. F-6-2 = raising Korean-citizen child (regardless of current marriage status). F-6-3 = divorced/widowed but not at fault. Requirements F-6-1: (1) Marriage registered in Korea (Hon-in Sin-go completed, Family Relations Cert shows spouse). (2) Korean spouse income: minimum KRW 19.21M/year (2026 = ~THB 510,000) for 2-person household — proof Earned Income Withholding Receipt (근로소득원천징수영수증) past 1 year. (3) Korean spouse housing: own/rent house ≥10 m² per person — proof Real Estate Lease/Ownership. (4) Korean language ability: Thai spouse must pass (a) TOPIK Level 1+ (Test of Proficiency in Korean) OR (b) KIIP Pre-evaluation 1+ ('한국이민귀화적격시험') OR (c) Korean university degree 1+ semester OR (d) Designated Korean Education Center 1+ semester OR (e) Spouse comes from designated country (exempt - Thailand NOT exempt). TOPIK Level 1: 80 hrs basic Korean, listening 30 q + reading 40 q, pass 80/200 — exam THB 1,200, biannual at Korean Education Center Bangkok. (5) Health check: TB + HIV at designated hospital in Thailand pre-visa, in Korea post-arrival. (6) Background check: PCC RTPC + countries lived in 1+ year past 5 years. Visa Application: Korean Embassy Bangkok — Form + Marriage Cert + Hon-in Sin-go evidence + income docs + housing docs + TOPIK/KIIP cert + relationship photos + invitation letter — fee KRW 40,000 (~THB 1,100) — processing 4-8 weeks. Initial Period: 90 days entry → in Korea apply F-6 1-year permit at Immigration Office (출입국·외국인청 Chulipguk Oegukinche) → 1 year → renewable 2 year → 3 year permits. Work Permission: unrestricted — any job allowed. iVC F-6 Full Service: THB 75,000-115,000 + KRW 40,000 / 16-24 weeks

TOPIK (한국어능력시험 Test of Proficiency in Korean) is the primary Korean language test for F-6 visa. Levels: TOPIK I (Beginner) = Level 1 (80-139/200) + Level 2 (140-200). TOPIK II (Intermediate-Advanced) = Level 3-6. F-6 Minimum: Level 1 (80/200). TOPIK I Format: Listening (40 min, 30 q) + Reading (60 min, 40 q) — no Writing/Speaking. Cost: THB 1,200 exam fee. Where: Korean Education Center Bangkok (Sukhumvit 23) + Chiang Mai + Phuket. Schedule: April + October (biannually) + sometimes January/July. KIIP (사회통합프로그램 Social Integration Program / 한국이민귀화적격시험 Korea Immigration & Integration Program) is alternative pathway — 6 levels (Level 0 = Basic Korean, Level 5 = Korean culture comprehensive) — Level 1 minimum for F-6 visa. KIIP Pre-test (사전평가 Pre-evaluation): free test at Immigration office in Korea — 50 q multiple choice — pass 60+ for Level 1. KIIP Stage 0: 15 hrs basic Korean. KIIP courses: free at 365 designated centers in Korea — for F-6 holders to integrate. Other Acceptable Proofs: Korean university 1+ semester transcript, Korean Education Center 100+ hours certificate, KEC TOPIK prep course completion. iVC Korean Language Coaching Package: THB 14,500 (60-hour 1-on-1 + TOPIK I prep + exam booking + result follow-up) / 3-4 months. Exemptions: spouse age 60+, severely disabled, married 5+ years, child of marriage 2+ years old. iVC TOPIK Prep: classroom Sathorn KEC partnership 2x/week 60 hours / THB 14,500 / 3 months

F-6 → F-5 (Permanent Resident 영주권) Pathway: F-5-2 (Marriage-based PR) requires (1) Held F-6 visa 2+ years continuously (2) Genuine marriage maintained (3) Korean spouse + child existence OR no child but stable marriage (4) Korean language KIIP Level 4 OR TOPIK Level 3 (5) Annual income KRW 31.6M for 2-person OR assets KRW 200M+ (6) Social Integration Program completion preferred. Fee: KRW 200,000. Processing: 6-12 months. Benefits: unlimited stay, no renewal, voting rights local elections after 3 years PR, no work restrictions, no re-entry permit needed for trips <2 years. F-1-9 Long-term Visit (장기방문): parents/in-laws of F-6 holder can visit up to 1 year/visit, renewable up to 2-year stays. Naturalization (Gwihwa 귀화 / 국적취득): 3 pathways (a) General: 5 years residence + KIIP Level 5 + Korean history/culture knowledge + financial self-sufficiency. (b) Simplified Marriage: 2 years married + living in Korea + KIIP completion + Korean spouse alive (or 3 years married + 1 year residence if spouse deceased). (c) Special: Korean ancestry / outstanding contribution. Test: Naturalization Comprehensive Test (귀화종합평가) at Ministry of Justice — Korean history, culture, society, language — pass 60/100. Interview: at Ministry of Justice. Dual Citizenship: Korea generally does NOT allow dual citizenship for naturalized adults — Thai citizenship must be renounced — exceptions for special talent, marriage 2+ years residence Korea + give up exercise of foreign citizenship by oath (제한적 복수국적). Fee: KRW 300,000 + KRW 150,000 for swearing-in ceremony. iVC PR + Naturalization Service: THB 95,000-185,000 per stage / 6-18 months

Korean Family Relations System (가족관계등록제 Gajok Gwangye Deungrokje): replaced old Hoju (호주제) system in 2008 — individual-centered family records. 5 Certificates: (1) 가족관계증명서 (Gajok Gwangye) = family relations cert (parents, siblings, spouse, children). (2) 기본증명서 (Gibon) = basic cert (birth, marriage, divorce). (3) 혼인관계증명서 (Hon-in Gwangye) = marriage history. (4) 입양관계증명서 (Ipyang) = adoption record. (5) 친양자입양관계증명서 (Chinyangja) = full adoption record. Issue: at any Gu/Si/Eup Office OR online www.gov.kr (Korean ID required) OR Korean Embassy abroad. After Hon-in Sin-go: Korean spouse's Gajok Gwangye + Hon-in Gwangye updated with Thai spouse's name + nationality + birth date. Thai spouse does NOT appear as full registry but as spousal entry. Foreigner Registration (외국인등록 Oegugin Deungrok): F-6 holder MUST register at Immigration Office within 90 days of arrival — issued ARC (외국인등록증 Alien Registration Card) = mandatory ID. National Health Insurance (NHI / 국민건강보험 Gukmin Geongang Boheom): mandatory for all residents — F-6 enrolled either as dependent of Korean spouse (free if not working) OR independent (premium KRW 60,000-120,000/month income-based). Covers 80-90% medical costs. National Pension (NPS / 국민연금 Gukmin Yeongeum): mandatory ages 18-59 — 9% of income (employee 4.5% + employer 4.5%). Thai-Korea has Social Security Agreement (since 2024) so contributions can be aggregated. Tax Resident: 183+ days = tax resident — file annually May 1-31 — worldwide income taxed. iVC Korea Settlement Service Seoul: THB 28,500 (ARC + NHI + NPS + bank account Hana Bank Global + Korean language base + housing search support) / 4-8 weeks

Tier 1 — Marriage in Thailand Only (Korean Embassy Bangkok Single Status + Korean translation + MFA + อำเภอ liaison + คร.3 + Korean version): THB 14,500 / 10-21 days. Tier 2 — Marriage + Hon-in Sin-go Korea Registration (Tier 1 + Embassy/Gucheong filing + Gajok Gwangye update verification): THB 32,500 / 4-8 weeks. Tier 3 — F-6 Visa Full (Tier 2 + TOPIK I coaching/exam booking OR KIIP prep + income/housing docs collection + relationship dossier + Korean Embassy Bangkok visa application + health check coordination): THB 95,000-145,000 + KRW 40,000 (~THB 1,100) / 16-24 weeks. Tier 4 — KR Doc → TH (KR partner Apostille + DHL Bangkok + แปลไทย MoJ): THB 16,500-28,500 / 14-28 days. Tier 5 — F-5 PR Application: THB 95,000-155,000 + KRW 200,000 / 6-12 months. Tier 6 — Naturalization (Gwihwa): THB 165,000-285,000 + KRW 300,000+ (renouncing Thai citizenship required) / 18-30 months. Tier 7 — Refusal Reapplication / Administrative Litigation: THB 95,000-165,000. Tier 8 — Post-Arrival Settlement Seoul (ARC + NHI + NPS + bank account + Korean coaching + housing): THB 28,500 / 4-8 weeks. Add-ons: TOPIK I coaching +THB 14,500 · KIIP support +THB 12,500 · Korean translation by Embassy-approved +THB 2,500/page · IOM TB +THB 4,500 (recommended) · KEC exam booking +THB 1,500. Contact: LINE @ivisacenter · 02-114-7855 · korea@ivc.ltd