South Korea reportedly announces longer stays for parentage claimants and caregivers, 6 November 2026

Covers 5 November 2026 · published 9 November 2026

Updated 9 November 2026.

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The Korea Herald reported on 6 November 2026 that South Korea's Justice Ministry announced the measure that Friday. It covers foreign nationals born out of wedlock who are in Korea and have filed lawsuits against a Korean father or mother to establish parentage, plus their caregivers. Eligible applicants, including those who entered on short-term C-3 visas, can switch to a G-1-3 visa and stay longer while the lawsuit is pending; they may also be allowed to work. The ministry has not published the measure on its own pages yet, so check South Korea's official immigration guidance before applying

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Reported by koreaherald.com: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10928498

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