Family cases are where the rules get specific and where wrong advice costs the most. These are the offices that actually decide, plus the free legal help most people do not know exists. Links only.
Bringing a spouse or children
Most work and study visas allow dependants, but the income and housing evidence differs by visa and changes without much notice. Start from the official requirement list, not a template someone shared.
HiKorea — dependant visa applicationsThe government portal where residence and dependant applications are filed and appointments booked.hikorea.go.krCheck the document list for your exact visa code before you pay for any translation or apostille.
Danuri — Multicultural Family Support PortalThe national portal for multicultural families, with local centres, counselling and multilingual guides.liveinkorea.krHas a multilingual helpline and local centres. For marriage, childbirth and schooling this is a better first call than immigration.
When something goes wrong, help is free
Family matters tangled with residence status are exactly the cases the government funds free legal aid for. Go there before you pay a private office.
Korea Legal Aid CorporationGovernment-funded legal aid, including free consultation and representation for people who meet the income criteria.klac.or.krFree consultation covers family and residence cases. Ask whether interpretation is available at your nearest branch.
Easy Law — plain-language legal informationThe government service that explains Korean law in everyday terms.easylaw.go.krRead the plain-language page first so the free consultation is spent on your situation, not on definitions.
Family status depends on your own visa, your income and sometimes your housing. Two people on the same visa can get different answers for good reasons. Ask the office, not the group chat.
Did you bring family over? What took longer than you expected?
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