[May 2025 Latest] All About the Korean Visiting and Co-residing (F-1) Visa! [For Foreigners Staying in Korea]

1. Eligible Persons and Scope of Activities 

Scope of Activities

Staying for the purpose of visiting relatives, cohabiting with family, being supported, household organization, and other similar purposes.

Eligible Persons

• Overseas adoptees who held Korean nationality at the time of birth.
• Domestic assistants of foreign mission officials stationed in Korea.
• Dependents of persons eligible for diplomatic (A-1) or agreement (A-3) visas who do not belong to the same household.
• Dependents aged 21 or over, or other family members, of persons applicable under SOFA.
• Spouses or minor children of persons holding a resident (F-2) visa.
• Minors who have their domicile in Korea and need to be supported by a father or mother with parental authority.
• Others who are recognized to have unavoidable reasons to stay in Korea for a long period without engaging in vocational activities.

Application of Guidelines

If there are specific guidelines for managing stays under the visiting cohabitation (F-1) status, those guidelines will apply. Otherwise, the following applies.

2. Maximum Permitted Stay Period for a Single Grant

2 years

3. Activities Outside the Scope of Registered Status

1. Expansion of Exemptions for Activities Outside the Scope of Registered Status

When pursuing education at regular educational institutions (elementary, middle, high school, and university) within the scope of the original purpose of stay and without prejudice to it, separate permission procedures are not required within the permitted period of stay. (Effective June 15, 2009)

2. Permission for Activities Outside the Scope of Registered Status for Korean Chinese Nationals with Visiting Cohabitation (F-1) Status, who meet certain requirements such as employment qualifications, to change to Professor (E-1) or Specific Activities (E-7)

Required Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport and alien registration card, fees
• ② Employment recommendation letter from the head of the competent ministry or documents proving the necessity of employment
• ③ Employment contract
• ④ Business registration certificate
• ⑤ Degree or certificate of qualification

3. Activities Outside the Scope of Registered Status for Holders of Visiting Cohabitation (F-1) and Accompanying (F-3) Visas as Foreign Language Instructors (E-2) or Teachers at Foreign Schools (E-7)

Commonly Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport and alien registration card, fees
• ② Employment contract
• ③ Business registration certificate

Additional Documents for E-2 Visa Status

• ④ Degree certificate (same as E-2 visa requirements)
• ⑤ Criminal record certificate (same as E-2 visa requirements)
• ⑥ Medical examination certificate for employment (same as E-2 visa requirements)

Additional Documents for E-7 Visa Status

• ④ Original teaching license from the applicant's home country (or Degree certificate and employment verification if no teaching license is held)
• ⑤ Criminal record certificate (same as E-2 visa requirements)
• ⑥ Medical examination certificate for employment (same as E-2 visa requirements)
• ⑦ Request letter from the principal
• ⑧ Status of foreign teachers

4. Activities as Foreign Language Proofreaders (E-7) at National Institutions and Public Organizations (Local Governments, Government-Invested Enterprises) for Holders of Visiting Cohabitation (F-1) and Accompanying (F-3) Visas

Required Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport and alien registration card, fees
• ② Employment contract
• ③ Copy of business registration certificate
• ④ Recommendation letter (from the head of the relevant institution)
• ⑤ Degree certificate (original and copy)

5. Visiting Cohabitation (F-1-12) for Spouses and Minor Children of Points-Based High-Skilled Talent

• (Principle) Employment and commercial activities are prohibited.
• (Exception) However, if deemed necessary by the head of the immigration office, employment is possible with prior permission for activities outside the scope of registered status, provided the applicant meets the employment requirements for professional or semi-professional positions (E-1 to E-7, excluding hotel entertainment workers (E-6-2) and skilled workers (E-7-4)).
• ※ Submission of documents required for the relevant registered status.

4. Change/Addition of Place of Work

Not applicable.

5. Granting of Registered Status

`Article 23 of the Immigration Act (Granting of Registered Status)`

① Any foreigner who is born in the Republic of Korea and stays without a registered status under Article 10 shall obtain a registered status within 90 days from the date of birth. ② Any foreigner who stays in the Republic of Korea while losing or renouncing their Korean nationality, or for other reasons, and stays without a registered status under Article 10, shall obtain a registered status within 30 days from the date such reason occurs, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Foreigners Born in Korea

You must obtain a registered status within 90 days from the date of birth.

1. Former Servicemembers of the USFK Discharged in Korea

Depending on the purpose of stay, registered status will be granted within the scope of Agreement (A-3), Short-Term Visit (C-3), Visiting Cohabitation (F-1), Residence (F-2), or Other (G-1) statuses.

2. Granting of Visiting Cohabitation (F-1) Status to Children Born in Korea to Holders of Residence (F-2) Status

Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard passport-sized photo, fees
• ② Birth certificate
• ③ Documents proving family relationship, such as certificates of family relationship records
• ④ Resident registration copy of relatives

3. Children Born in Korea to Those Staying Under Technical Training (D-3), Non-Professional Employment (E-9), Mariner Employment (E-10), Visiting Employment (H-2), or Overseas Korean (F-4) Status

• a. The period of stay will be granted within the period of stay of the parent or guardian.
• b. Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard passport-sized photo, fees
• ② Birth certificate
• ③ Copy of alien registration card of the parent(s)
• ④ Household register (Hukou) in the case of China

4. Granting of Registered Status to Minor Children Born in Korea to Recognized Refugees

• a. The period of stay will be granted within the period of stay of the recognized refugee.
• b. Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard passport-sized photo, fees
• ② Documents proving family relationship with the parents, such as a birth certificate, and documents confirming the age of the minor child.
• ③ Proof of residence (lease agreement, accommodation provision confirmation, notice of expiry of stay mail, public utility payment receipts, dormitory fee receipts, residential confirmation from churches, refugee support facilities, human rights organizations, UNHCR, etc.)

5. Granting of Visiting Cohabitation Status to Minor Children Born in Korea to Points-Based High-Skilled Talent (F-2-7)

Refer to the section on granting Residence (F-2-7) status to points-based high-skilled talent.

a. Persons Eligible for Stay Permit

• Minor children born in Korea to points-based high-skilled talent (F-2-7) whose annual income is below the recent per capita national income.

b. Review Criteria

Applicant (Minor Child) Requirements

• Must be born in Korea.
• Must not fall under any disqualifying reasons (refer to reasons for change of registered status).

Requirements for the Primary Resident (Parent or Guardian) of the Applicant

• Must be legally residing under points-based high-skilled talent (F-2-7 or F-2-7S) registered status.
• However, if the applicant's parent or guardian meets the requirements for changing their registered status to spouse of points-based high-skilled talent in Korea (F-1-12), the parent's or guardian's requirement is deemed met.
• *If the applicant's parent or guardian is residing under a short-term registered status or a long-term registered status that cannot be changed in Korea according to various guidelines (e.g., short-term visa, Other (G-1), Working Holiday (H-1), etc.), the requirement is not met.*
• *If a parent or guardian enters Korea on a short-term registered status (B-1, B-2, C-3) and a child is born in Korea, the child will not be granted a long-term registered status and must depart to obtain the relevant visa before re-entry.*

Requirements for Points-Based High-Skilled Talent (F-2-7 or F-2-7S)

• When the primary resident's annual income is below the recent per capita national income (all other permit requirements are met).
• If the primary resident is F-2-7S, the invited person's offspring born in Korea will be granted F-2-7I status for 5 years from the date of change of registered status approval, regardless of the primary resident's income requirements. After 5 years, if the income requirements are not met after review, F-1-12 status will be granted.

c. Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard passport-sized photo, fees
• ② Birth certificate, documents substantiating family relationships, etc.
• ③ Documents submitted for granting Residence (F-2-7) status to points-based high-skilled talent
• ④ Copies of passports and alien registration cards of points-based high-skilled talent (F-2-7) and their spouses
• ⑤ Employment contract or certificate of employment for points-based high-skilled talent (F-2-7)
• ⑥ Proof of residence, ⑦ Letter of guarantee, ⑧ Tuberculosis certificate (if applicable)

6. Change of Registered Status Permit

1. Change of Registered Status to Visiting Cohabitation (F-1) for Non-Household Dependents and Domestic Assistants of Persons Stationed at Foreign Missions in Korea, etc.

a. Eligible Persons

• Dependents of persons eligible for diplomatic (A-1), official (A-2), or agreement (A-3) statuses who do not belong to the same household.
• Domestic assistants of foreign mission officials stationed in Korea.
• ※ Foreign domestic assistants of investors and professionals cannot change their registered status in Korea; they must enter through the embassy visa issuance or visa issuance confirmation service.

b. Submitted Documents

2. Change of Registered Status to Visiting Cohabitation for Household Organization of Marriage Immigrants Experiencing Marital Disruption

a. Eligible Persons for Stay Permit

• Persons who have experienced marital disruption with a Korean national but do not fall under the category of persons with marital disruption (F-6-3), and for whom continued stay in Korea is unavoidable due to reasons such as property division or household organization.

b. Review Criteria and Points to Note

• Whether a normal marital life was maintained before the marital disruption, and whether continued stay in Korea is unavoidable.

c. Permitted Stay Period: Within 6 months

• The permitted stay period for F-1-6 status is up to one year from the date of change of registered status.

d. Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport and alien registration card, one photo, fees
• ② Letter of guarantee
• ③ Certificate of marriage registration indicating divorce
• ④ Documents substantiating the unavoidability of stay (statement of reasons, evidence related to property division, etc.)
• ⑤ Other documents deemed necessary for review
• ⑥ Proof of residence (lease agreement, accommodation provision confirmation, notice of expiry of stay mail, public utility payment receipts, dormitory fee receipts, etc.)

3. Change of Registered Status to Visiting Cohabitation for Foreigners Undergoing Korean Nationality Acquisition Procedures (Nationality Restoration, Naturalization, Nationality Determination)

Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard passport-sized photo, fees
• ② Letter of guarantee
• ③ Certificate of application for naturalization or nationality restoration

4. Change of Registered Status to Visiting Cohabitation for Spouses or Minor Children of Points-Based High-Skilled Talent (F-2-7)

Refer to the section on changing registered status to points-based high-skilled talent (F-2-7).

a. Eligible Persons for Stay Permit

• Spouses and minor children of points-based high-skilled talent (F-2-7) whose annual income is below the recent per capita national income.

b. Review Criteria

• Review will be conducted based on the change of registered status to Residence (F-2-71) as a spouse or minor child of points-based high-skilled talent, provided that the points-based high-skilled talent's annual income is below the recent per capita national income.

c. Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard passport-sized photo, fees
• ② Birth certificate, documents substantiating family relationships, etc.
• ③ Documents submitted for granting Residence (F-2-7) status to points-based high-skilled talent
• ④ Copies of passports and alien registration cards of points-based high-skilled talent (F-2-7) and their spouses
• ⑤ Employment contract or certificate of employment for points-based high-skilled talent (F-2-7)
• ⑥ Proof of residence, ⑦ Letter of guarantee, ⑧ Tuberculosis certificate (if applicable)

5. Change of Registered Status to Visiting Cohabitation (F-1-13) for Parents Accompanying Foreign Students in High Schools or Lower

a. Eligible Persons

• ① Relatives within the second degree of kinship of foreign students who have received admission or are currently enrolled in educational institutions eligible for D-4-3 visas* for high schools or lower. Provided, however, that individuals holding short-term registered statuses, or those with Technical Training (D-3), Non-Professional Employment (E-9), Mariner Employment (E-10), Other (G-1), or Visiting Employment (H-2) statuses are not eligible for change of registered status.
• *Elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools as defined in Article 2, Clauses 1-3 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (excluding community schools, higher community schools, broadcast and telecommunication middle and high schools, and higher vocational schools). ② Foreign schools and alternative schools among various schools as defined in Article 5***. ③ Foreign educational institutions as defined in Article 2, Clause 2 of the Act on the Establishment and Operation of Foreign Educational Institutions in Economic Free Zones and Jeju Free International City (however, even if they fall under Clauses ①-③ above, educational institutions that are mandatory (free) education institutions under Articles 10-2 and 12 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act are excluded).
• ** Government-sponsored scholarship students invited by government agencies and local governments are generally not eligible for accompanying parent visas.
• *** Institutions that require tuition fees of 5 million KRW or more annually and are recognized for academic credit by the Superintendent of Education.
• ② Must have the financial capacity to cover domestic living expenses.
• Annual living expenses: Twice the annual living expense standard for foreign students (for one person).
• ③ Must possess a certain level of financial capability (for nationals of countries with a high prevalence of illegal stays).
• Annual income must be at least the previous year's Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, or the applicant must be at or above the median level according to the National Basic Living Security Act.
• *Financial requirements can be met by either annual income or owned assets, and the income or assets of both parents can be combined.*
• ④ Other requirements.
• Individuals who have received a fine or notice of payment of 2 million KRW or more, or have been subject to an order of deportation or departure within the past 5 years for violations of the Immigration Act or other laws, will be restricted from visa issuance.

b. Delegation of Authority (Head of Immigration Office/Branch Office)

• The Immigration Office/Branch Office responsible for the area of residence.
• Permit a stay of up to 2 years (within the permitted stay period of foreign students).

d. Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, alien registration card (if applicable), one standard passport-sized photo, fees
• ② Certificate of admission or enrollment certificate of the foreign student

8. Change of Registered Status to Visiting Cohabitation for Persons Who Lost Residence (F-2) Status Due to Exceeding Re-entry Permit Period for Unavoidable Reasons

Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard passport-sized photo, fees
• ② Chinese Korean Association Household Register, etc.
• ③ Letter of guarantee (Guarantor: Taiwanese parent or mother with F5 or F2 status)

9. Change of Registered Status to Visiting Cohabitation (F-1-16) for Spouses and Minor Children of Recognized Refugees

a. Eligible Persons for Stay Permit

• ※ Spouses and minor children of recognized refugees.
• ※ However, minor children with spouses are excluded.

b. Permitted Stay Period

• ※ A maximum stay period of 2 years will be granted within the period of stay of the recognized refugee.

c. Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport and alien registration card, one standard passport-sized photo, fees
• ② Certificate of recognized refugee status of the spouse or their parents.
• ③ Documents proving family relationship with the recognized refugee.
• ④ Proof of residence (lease agreement, accommodation provision confirmation, notice of expiry of stay mail, public utility payment receipts, dormitory fee receipts, residential confirmation from churches, refugee support facilities, human rights organizations, UNHCR, etc.)

10. Criteria for Stay Permit for Parents of Naturalized Persons Who Are Foreign Nationals (F-1-28)

• Refer to "Parents and Family of Marriage Immigrants Who Entered for Purposes Such as Child Support (F-1-5)".

11. Change of Registered Status to Visiting Cohabitation for Minor Children from Previous Marriages of Marriage Immigrants (F-1-52)

a. Eligible Persons for Stay Permit

• ※ Minor children from previous marriages who are staying in Korea without being adopted by the Korean spouse, while the marriage with the Korean national is maintained (F-6, F-5-2) marriage immigrants.

b. Permitted Stay Period

• ① If enrolled in a school recognized for public education: 2 years.
• ② If not enrolled in a school recognized for public education: 1 year.

c. Submitted Documents

• ① Passport, integrated application form, one standard passport-sized photo, fees, alien registration card (if applicable)
• ② Basic certificate, family relationship certificate, marriage relationship certificate (detailed version), resident registration copy of the Korean spouse of the marriage immigrant.
• ③ Passport and identification card (of the relevant country) of the marriage immigrant, alien registration card.
• ④ Passport of the minor foreign child, original and copy of public birth-related documents issued by the relevant country (e.g., China's Hukou, birth certificate, etc.)
• ⑤ Documents proving the retention of parental authority, etc., for the minor foreign child from a previous marriage.
• ⑥ Letter of guarantee from the marriage immigrant and the Korean spouse who holds parental authority and is raising the minor foreign child in Korea.
• ⑦ Certificate of enrollment (if enrolled in a school recognized for public education).
• ⑧ Proof of residence (lease agreement, etc.), Tuberculosis diagnosis certificate if from a high-risk tuberculosis country.
• *Documents issued by overseas institutions must be submitted with Apostille authentication or consular confirmation from the Republic of Korea's diplomatic mission (with an attached Korean or English translation) and are valid for 6 months from the date of issuance.*

12. Digital Nomad (Workation) Visa (F-1-D)

a. Eligible Persons for Stay Permit

• Foreigners currently staying in Korea on short-term registered status (B-1, B-2, C-3).

b. Stay Permit Requirements

• (Eligibility) Individuals who own overseas businesses or are employed by overseas companies, who can work remotely, have worked in the same industry for at least one year, and their families.
• (Age) 18 years or older (children of accompanying family members are an exception).
• (Income) Must have an income of at least twice the per capita Gross National Income (GNI) of the previous year, as announced by the Bank of Korea.
• Attached Documents

7. Extension of Stay Permit

1. Extension of Stay for Those Who Entered for the Purpose of Visiting Relatives/Family in Korea

Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport and alien registration card, fees
• ② Resident registration copy of relatives/family in Korea
• ③ Letter of guarantee (for persons aged 20 or over)
• ④ Proof of residence (lease agreement, accommodation provision confirmation, notice of expiry of stay mail, public utility payment receipts, dormitory fee receipts, etc.)

2. Extension of Stay for First-Generation Korean Chinese Nationals Who Entered with a Visiting Cohabitation (F-1) Visa and Their Direct Ascendants/Descendants, and Those Who Entered for Relative Visits

a. Permit Criteria: A letter of guarantee from relatives/family in Korea is required.

b. Permitted Stay Period: Within 1 year from the date of permit.

• ① Continuous stay is permitted, and the period of stay will be extended by one year at a time.

c. Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport and alien registration card, fees
• ② Documents proving family or relative relationship with first-generation Korean Chinese nationals or family members (certificates of family relationship records, other identity documents).
• ③ Household register (Hukou), resident ID card, and other documents that can confirm personal identity.
• ④ Letter of guarantee (for persons aged 20 or over)
• ⑤ Proof of residence (lease agreement, accommodation provision confirmation, notice of expiry of stay mail, public utility payment receipts, dormitory fee receipts, etc.)

3. Non-Household Dependents or Domestic Assistants of Foreign Mission Officials Stationed in Korea

Submitted Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport and alien registration card, fees

8. Re-entry Permit

• Implementation of Re-entry Permit Exemption System (Amended Enforcement Rule effective December 1, 2010)
• Registered foreigners who re-enter within one year from the date of departure are exempt from re-entry permits.
• If the remaining period of stay is less than one year, re-entry permits are exempt within the remaining period of stay.
• ※ However, individuals subject to entry or visa restrictions must visit the Immigration Office/Branch Office responsible for their area of residence to obtain a re-entry permit.
• Multiple Re-entry Permit (Multiple re-entry is restricted for Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Libya. However, Korean marriage immigrants (F-6), students (D-2), and general trainees (D-4) from these countries are eligible.)
• For those who wish to re-enter within two years after departure, beyond the period of stay.
• Required Documents: Application form (Form No. 34), original passport, alien registration card, fees

9. Alien Registration

1. Alien Registration Application Documents

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), original passport, one standard passport-sized photo, fees
• ② Proof of residence

2. Parents Accompanying Foreign Students (F-1-13)

• ① Application form (Form No. 34), passport, one photo (taken within 6 months, half-body), fees
• ② Documents proving family relationship (original and translated copy, Hukou, birth certificate, etc.)
• ③ Certificate of enrollment of the foreign student (or proof of tuition payment with the school principal's seal)
• ④ Copy of the alien registration card of the foreign student (if the foreign student is registered as an alien)
• ⑤ Proof of residence

10. Reference: Scope of Accompanying Family Members of Persons Working at Foreign Missions in Korea, etc.

Basis: Regulations on Issuance and Management of Identification Cards for Foreign Mission Officials Stationed in the Republic of Korea (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Decree No. 106, partially amended on July 4, 2022)

• 1. Spouse in a legal marital relationship: However, the status of spouse may not be recognized if it violates Korean law or contravenes good morals or other social order.
• 2. Parents of the person or their spouse aged 61 or over.
• 3. Parents aged 60 or under who entered Korea under the condition of not engaging in any income-generating activities during their stay.
• 4. Unmarried accompanying children who are minors under the Civil Code.
• 5. Unmarried accompanying children aged 26 or younger who are enrolled full-time in regular educational institutions in Korea.
• 6. Unmarried accompanying children who are adults under the Civil Code and are disabled, making independent livelihood impossible.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1: Who is eligible to stay in Korea with an F-1 (Visiting Cohabitation) visa?

A1: The F-1 visa is primarily issued to foreigners for purposes such as visiting relatives, cohabiting with family, being supported, and household organization. Specific eligible persons include overseas adoptees, domestic assistants of foreign mission officials, non-household dependents of diplomatic (A-1), official (A-2), or agreement (A-3) status holders, dependents aged 21 or over of SOFA-applicable individuals, spouses and minor children of Residence (F-2) status holders, and minors who need support from Korean nationals.

Q2: What is the maximum duration of stay for an F-1 (Visiting Cohabitation) visa?

A2: The maximum period of stay that can be granted at one time is 2 years.

Q3: Can I work in Korea with an F-1 (Visiting Cohabitation) visa?

A3: Generally, employment activities are restricted with an F-1 visa. However, in exceptional cases, if certain conditions are met, employment may be possible with a permit for activities outside the scope of registered status. For instance, Korean Chinese nationals who meet specific requirements can work in fields such as Professor (E-1) or Specific Activities (E-7), and separate permission is required for those intending to work as Foreign Language Instructors (E-2) or teachers at foreign schools (E-7). Additionally, spouses of points-based high-skilled talent (F-1-12) are generally prohibited from working, but it may be possible with prior permission in professional fields.

Q4: I am an F-4 (Overseas Korean) visa holder who gave birth in Korea. What visa can my child receive?

A4: If an F-4 (Overseas Korean) visa holder gives birth to a child in Korea, they can apply for the granting of Visiting Cohabitation (F-1) registered status within 90 days from the date of birth. The period of stay will be granted within the parent or guardian's period of stay.

Q5: I plan to send my high school student child to study in Korea. Is it possible for parents to stay together?

A5: Yes, relatives within the second degree of kinship of foreign students enrolled in high schools or lower can apply for a change of status to Visiting Cohabitation (F-1-13) to stay with their child. However, certain conditions, such as the ability to cover the child's living expenses in Korea, must be met.

Q6: I am currently residing on a Marriage Immigrant (F-6) visa and have divorced. Is it possible for me to stay in Korea longer for property division or other arrangements?

A6: Yes, if marital disruption with a Korean national has occurred, and continued stay in Korea is unavoidable due to reasons such as property division or household organization, a change to Visiting Cohabitation (F-1-6) status can be granted after review, allowing for a stay of up to one year.

Q7: Is the Digital Nomad (Workation) visa a type of F-1 visa? What are the application requirements?

A7: Yes, the Digital Nomad (Workation) visa is categorized under Visiting Cohabitation (F-1-D) status. Foreigners who own overseas businesses or are employed by overseas companies, can work remotely, have worked in the same industry for at least one year, and have an income of at least twice the per capita Gross National Income (GNI) of the previous year are eligible to apply.

Q8: If I entered on an F-1 visa and wish to pursue studies in a regular educational program (such as university), do I need to change my visa?

A8: No, pursuing education at regular educational institutions (elementary, middle, high school, university) is permitted without a separate authorization process, as long as it does not interfere with the original purpose of stay (visiting cohabitation).

Q9: If I enter on an F-1 visa, do I need to register as a foreigner?

A9: Yes, if you intend to stay in Korea for more than 90 days on an F-1 visa, you must register as a foreigner. Common requirements include an application form, original passport, standard passport-sized photo, fees, and proof of residence. Additional documents may be required depending on the specific status, such as for accompanying parents of foreign students (F-1-13).

Q10: If I am staying on an F-1 visa and need to travel abroad temporarily, do I need a re-entry permit?

A10: Registered foreigners who re-enter within one year from the date of departure are exempt from re-entry permits. However, if the remaining period of stay is less than one year, the exemption applies only within that remaining period. If you wish to re-enter after more than one year, you must obtain a multiple re-entry permit.