Getting Married

Fiancée / Spouse of an American

An Interactive Guide to Marrying in Korea and the Visa Process

Congratulations!

If you are an American planning to marry a Korean citizen, the most important advice we can offer is to begin early to prepare the things needed for the right visa for your fiancé/fiancée or new spouse to enter the United States. Depending on the circumstances, processing can take four to six months (more if your spouse is not Korean but applying for a visa in Korea). This interactive guide will lead you through the decisions and supply you with the information you need to get your new life off to a great start.

What follows assumes you are marrying a Korean, though much of this advice also applies to your marriage to anyone not already a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR or "Green Card" holder). Throughout this guide when we say "You" or "Your," we are referring to the American Citizen partner.

Please make a choice below to begin:

• We'd like to get married in Korea.
• We'd like to get married in America.
• We are already married and would like to learn about the right visa for my spouse.