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Cambodia marriage visa
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Cambodia marriage visa

To live in Korea with your Cambodian spouse, you need a marriage visa (F-6). The steps are: ① register your marriage in both Korea and Cambodia ② get certification from Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, consular confirmation from the Korean Embassy and a translation for your Cambodian documents (Cambodia does not use the apostille) ③ apply for the visa after the Korean spouse completes the international marriage guidance program. K-VISA quotes its fee after reviewing your requirements, and we refund 100% of the fee if the visa is denied due to K-VISA's fault.

At a glance

Your visaF-6 marriage migrant visa
First stay periodUp to 3 years, then extend
Cambodian documentsMinistry of Foreign Affairs certification + embassy consular confirmation
Marriage registrationIn both Korea and Cambodia
Where to applyBased on where your spouse is
Consultation languagesKorean · English

In short: register your marriage in both countries → get certification from Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and consular confirmation from the embassy → apply for the marriage visa. The Korean spouse should also take the international marriage guidance program (국제결혼 안내프로그램) early. We take care of the rest.

Key numbers for Korean–Cambodian couples

3 months

If you marry in Cambodia first, the marriage must also be reported to Korea within 3 months.

Korean Family Relationship Registration Act
20+ items

The documents the two of you need, from marriage registration to the visa.

Based on K-VISA case work
2 times

You get certification from Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then consular confirmation from the Korean Embassy.

Cambodia does not use the apostille
4 things

What the visa review checks: the guidance program, income, a home, and whether you can communicate

Korean Ministry of Justice F-6 standards

Marriage registration order

It looks complicated, but you only need to remember three steps. ① Marriage registration → ② Document certification → ③ Visa application

A · Cambodia firstRegister the marriage in Cambodia → report to KoreaWhen you can both be in Cambodia together
  1. 1
    The Korean spouse's marriage relation, family relation, criminal record and income documents are translated into English and notarized, then confirmed by the Overseas Koreans Agency (재외동포청) and the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Korea.
  2. 2
    After entering Cambodia, get consular confirmation from the Korean Embassy in Cambodia, then apply for marriage permission at Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Ministry of Interior. There is an interview at the Ministry of Interior.
  3. 3
    Once permission is granted, register the marriage at the local office (commune · sangkat).
  4. 4
    Get the Cambodian marriage certificate, have it certified and translate it into Korean.
  5. 5
    Within 3 months, report the marriage to a city or district office (시·구청) in Korea or to the embassy.
B · Korea firstRegister in Korea → register in CambodiaWhen the Cambodian spouse is in Korea
  1. 1
    Prepare the Cambodian spouse's proof of single status, birth and family documents, and passport.
  2. 2
    Get certification from Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and consular confirmation from the Korean Embassy, then translate them into Korean.
  3. 3
    Check with the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Korea or other offices which marriage-eligibility documents are needed and whether Cambodian permission is required.
  4. 4
    Register your marriage at a city or district office (시·구청) in Korea.
  5. 5
    We'll go over how to register the marriage in Cambodia too in your consultation.

Document certification order

Cambodia does not use the apostille, so documents only become valid after certification from Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then confirmation from the Korean Embassy, in that order.

Using Cambodian documents in Korea
Issued in Cambodia→Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification→Korean Embassy consular confirmation→Korean translation→Submit in Korea
Using Korean documents in Cambodia
Issued in Korea→English translation · notarization→Overseas Koreans Agency (재외동포청) consular confirmation→Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Korea confirmation→Korean Embassy in Cambodia consular confirmation

Korea vs Cambodia

🇰🇷 Korea🇰🇭 Cambodia
Minimum age to marry18 for both men and womenFrom 18
Where to register the marriageCity or district office (시·구청) (an embassy if abroad)Local office (commune · sangkat) after permission
Using foreign documentsCambodian documents → certification + consular confirmation + translationKorean documents → English translation and notarization + certification
Marrying a foreignerJust report it, no separate permissionPermission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Interior + income requirement
If you married in another countryReport to Korea within 3 monthsRegister the marriage in Cambodia

What the review checks

  1. 1Guidance program A Korean inviting a Cambodian spouse must first take the Ministry of Justice international marriage guidance program (국제결혼 안내프로그램).
  2. 2Income The Korean spouse's income must meet the standard. The standard amount changes every year.
  3. 3Communication The foreign spouse needs basic Korean, or the two of you must be able to talk in a shared language.
  4. 4A home together You need a home where you'll live together (owned, jeonse lease or monthly rent).
  5. 5A genuine relationship Shown through how you met, your contact records and photos. If you apply in Cambodia, there may be a couple interview.

Common reasons for delays

  • Didn't know Cambodia's rulesYou learn late about the income requirement for local marriage permission and the order of document certification, and have to prepare again
  • Not enough relationship recordsYou've known each other only a short time, or have few records of contact and meetings
  • Weak proof of communicationNot enough evidence of Korean ability or a shared language
  • Missing document certificationMissing Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification or consular confirmation, translation mistakes, expired documents

Documents to prepare

Korean spouse
  • Passport
  • basic certificate (기본증명서)
  • family relation certificate (가족관계증명서)
  • marriage relation certificate (혼인관계증명서) (detailed)
  • health check certificate
  • criminal record documents
  • guidance program completion certificate
  • income and employment documents
  • housing documents
Cambodian spouse
  • Passport
  • proof of single status
  • birth and family documents
  • health check certificate
  • criminal record documents (if required)
Both of you
  • A statement of how you met
  • photos and contact records
  • evidence that you can communicate
How documents are certified
  • Cambodian documents: Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification + consular confirmation + Korean translation. Korean documents: English translation and notarization + confirmation by the Overseas Koreans Agency (재외동포청)
  • the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Korea and the Korean Embassy in Cambodia

Questions people ask before applying

QHow much does the Cambodian marriage visa cost?
A

K-VISA's service fee depends on where your spouse is and on your documents and requirements, so we quote it after reviewing your requirements. Actual costs such as government fees, translation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification and consular confirmation are separate. Consultation and pre-check are free, and we refund 100% of the fee if the visa is denied due to K-VISA's fault.

QHow do I bring my Cambodian wife to Korea?
A

After registering the marriage in both countries, the Korean spouse takes the international marriage guidance program (국제결혼 안내프로그램), then either gets a Visa Issuance Confirmation (사증발급인정서) in Korea or applies for the marriage visa (F-6) at the Korean Embassy in Cambodia in Phnom Penh. Once the visa is issued, your spouse enters Korea and completes alien registration.

QWhat documents do I need for the Cambodian marriage visa?
A

The Korean spouse needs a passport, basic certificate (기본증명서), family relation certificate (가족관계증명서) and marriage relation certificate (혼인관계증명서) (detailed), a health check certificate, the guidance program completion certificate, income and employment documents, and housing documents. The Cambodian spouse needs a passport, proof of single status, birth and family documents, and a health check certificate. Cambodian documents get Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification and consular confirmation, then are translated into Korean. You also submit a statement of how you met, plus photos and contact records.

QShould we register the marriage in Korea first or in Cambodia first?
A

Either is possible. If you start in Cambodia, you need marriage permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Interior, and the foreign spouse's monthly income must be at least US$2,500 (according to the Korean Embassy in Cambodia). The age limit that used to exist has been abolished. If your spouse is in Korea, you can also start in Korea, so in the free pre-check we first choose the right order for the two of you.

QWhat if my income is below the standard?
A

The income standard for the Korean visa changes every year, and even if your income is a little short, assets or other evidence can sometimes make up the difference. The income requirement for Cambodian marriage permission is separate, so we check both together in the pre-check.

QMy wife barely speaks Korean
A

You just need to show that the two of you can talk in a shared language. We'll sort out which evidence to prepare.

QDo I have to take the international marriage guidance program?
A

Yes, a Korean spouse inviting a Cambodian spouse must take it. Unless you qualify for an exemption, you need the completion certificate to apply for the visa, so it's best to take it early in your preparation.

QHow long does it take?
A

If you've already registered the marriage, it takes 5–8 weeks on average. If you're starting from marriage registration, it takes about 3–4 months on average (based on K-VISA's working time; immigration review time is separate).

QIs there a visa interview?
A

If you apply in Cambodia, there may be a couple interview at the Korean Embassy in Cambodia in Phnom Penh. We prepare sample questions and how to answer them with you in advance.

QWhat happens if the visa is denied?
A

You can fill in what was missing and apply again. And if the visa is denied due to K-VISA's fault, we refund 100% of the fee.

QHow do I choose a good agency for the Cambodian marriage visa?
A

Check that it is a registered immigration application agency (출입국민원 대행기관), that it can handle Cambodian documents (marriage-related certificates, certification, translation), that it speaks a language your spouse can communicate in, and that the contract states the cost and its responsibility if the visa is denied. K-VISA is a registered immigration application agency (No. 19-IC-RG-041) that publishes 50 approved marriage visa cases (as of October 2026), and has organized the marriage registration and marriage visa steps country by country for 20 countries, including Cambodia. We consult in 6 languages, and we refund 100% of the fee if the visa is denied due to K-VISA's fault.

AII heard Cambodia has an income requirement. Does it apply to me?AIMinistry of Foreign Affairs permission or commune marriage registration: which comes first?AIBecause of work, I can't stay in Cambodia for longAIWhat if I prepare on my own and get asked for more documents?

Sources: Sources: Korean Ministry of Justice standards for the marriage migrant (F-6) visa and list of countries requiring the international marriage guidance program, Korean Act on the Registration of Family Relationships (reporting a marriage made abroad), the Civil Code of Cambodia and its subordinate regulations on marriage with foreigners, and the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) status table of Apostille Convention members. Detailed standards may change with amendments to laws and notices, and individual cases are confirmed in consultation.
Updated 2026.10.20