Who may be considered?
- A former Korean national
- A qualifying descendant of a former Korean national
- An applicant able to document nationality and family links across generations
What should be reviewed first?
✓The exact ancestor through whom eligibility is claimed
✓Nationality loss or renunciation records
✓Birth, marriage and nationality records across generations
✓Authentication of overseas documents and Korea residence arrangements
How the case is approached
- 01Map the nationality history
- 02Complete any required nationality report
- 03Connect the family records generation by generation
- 04Prepare the visa or domestic status application
Common questions
Why may a nationality-loss report be needed after acquiring foreign citizenship?
The legal loss of nationality and its reflection in the Korean family register may not occur through the same administrative step. The Korean record often needs to be updated first.
What records are connected when eligibility is based on a parent or grandparent?
Birth, marriage and nationality changes must connect the applicant to the qualifying ancestor without a documentary gap.
This page explains general review points. The applicable route, required evidence and filing location depend on the applicant's nationality, history, company or family relationship and circumstances at the time of filing.