Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union and Permanent Mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Korean adoptees are eligible to apply for this visa but a Certified Copy of Archived Family Register (Jejok Deungbon/제적 등본) is required.

Restrictions on Activities While Staying in Korea

ο Individuals entering Korea under the Overseas Korean (F-4) visa status are prohibited from engaging in the following activities:

         - Performing unskilled labor.

         - Engaging in gambling or any other activities that violate public morals or social order.

     - Taking up employment in sectors deemed necessary to restrict for the maintenance of public interest or employment regulations in Korea.

Required Documents:

 Visa Application Form, passport, a photo in a standard format, fee

① For Individuals Who Previously Held South Korean Nationality and Acquired Foreign Nationality

ο  Jejok Deungbon 제적 등본 (Certified Copy of Archived Family Register)***

※ If the nationality loss has not been reported, the visa application can be submitted simultaneously with the nationality loss report.

ο Proof of Foreign Nationality (documents verifying the reason for acquiring foreign nationality and the exact date of acquisition)

ο Belgian Criminal Record Certificate issued by the country of residence  

② For Individuals Who Acquired Foreign Nationality and Have a Parent or Grandparent Who Previously Held South Korean Nationality

ο  Jejok Deungbon 제적 등본 (Certified Copy of Archived Family Register)*** of your direct ancestor previously held Korean nationality 

ο  Document proving direct lineage (e.g., birth certificate)

ο  Belgian Criminal Record Certificate issued by the country of residence (Belgium/Luxembourg)

※ The head of Korean diplomatic missions abroad may request for additional documents depending on the condition of the country of residence/jurisdiction if it is deemed necessary for visa evaluation.

※ If you stay in South Korea for more than 90 days, you must obtain a Overseas Korean Resident Card (거소증) from the immigration office that has jurisdiction over your place of residence. Click here for more details.