This time, I am planning to register my marriage with my American spouse in Texas, USA.

I would appreciate it if you could write down the list of documents I need to write :)

Also, I'm trying to postpone the marriage registration in Korea after registering my marriage in the United States, so could there be any disadvantages?




Hello!

1. I don't know the details of the marriage registration process in the United States. [* Marriage laws vary from state to state in the United States, so you need to ask the competent authorities about marriage laws in advance and receive guidance]

- For your information, the U.S. recognizes the documents of marriage registration in other countries, so if you have already registered your marriage, you may not need to register your marriage again in the U.S.

- However, even if a marriage is registered in a foreign country, in order to be recognized for the legal effect of marriage in Korea, you must attach a marriage relationship certificate issued by a foreign country (Apostille or consular confirmation required) and do it again at the local Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Consulate General, or the Korean District Office.

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2. How to register a marriage in Korea is as follows.

- You can get a certificate of marriage from a foreign spouse (Apostille or consular confirmation required) and enter the country and go to the counter in charge of family relations at the district office.

- Marriage declaration must be signed by two witnesses (two acquaintances).

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3. Ten days after the marriage registration is completed in Korea, if you obtain a marriage relationship certificate, you can apply for a foreign spouse's F-6 (wedding invitation) visa at the local Embassy of the Republic of Korea or the Consulate General.

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4. For your information, the F6 marriage invitation visa application document is as follows.
    
  A. Consolidated application form

  B. Original and copy of passport (Korean invitee, foreign spouse), photo for passport

  C. Invitation letter for foreign spouse (written by Korean spouse)

  D. Statement of identity (written by Korean spouse)

  E. Statement of marriage background (Foreign spouse preparation)

  F. Basic certificate details (Korean spouse) 1 copy

  G. Details of marriage relationship certificate (Korean spouse) 1 copy

  H. Family relationship certificate details (Korean spouse) 1 copy

  I. One copy of resident registration

  J. Certificate of residential requirements (registered copy in case of own house, lease contract in case of lease)

  K. Relationship proof documents (from the start of the relationship to cohabitation and marriage, preparation of a           report, photos, etc.)

  L. Certificate of no crime (foreign spouse)


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