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As technology has advanced, the ways people meet have become increasingly diverse. In the past, many international couples met through matchmaking agencies. These days, more and more people are meeting through chatting or dating apps. The couple in today’s case also met through a chat app, which led to an international relationship and eventually international marriage.
Korean Husband ♥ Romanian Wife
💡 Marriage Visa Process
🏷️ Chapter 1. Visit to Korea & Marriage Registration in Both Countries
After communicating through the app, the Korean husband decided to visit Romania. Once they confirmed their feelings for each other, they began meeting in both countries. Eventually, they decided to marry and registered their marriage first in Korea, then in Romania. Since they planned to live in Korea, they began preparing for the marriage visa. Because the process felt complicated and overwhelming, they hired a visa agency.
Marriage registration itself is not difficult as long as translation and notarization are properly done. However, if a marriage visa is denied even once, it may take months to reapply, including the time spent preparing documents and waiting for the screening process. That’s why it’s crucial to prepare professionally from the beginning.
🏷️ Chapter 2. Marriage Visa Application
Visa documents must be tailored to each individual’s situation, which is why many applicants find it difficult. In this case, the Korean husband ran a farm, which required different documents than those of a regular salaried worker or self-employed person. The Romanian wife did not speak Korean at all, so the couple chose English as the communication language for the language requirement. Once the basic requirements were met — income, housing, and language — they also had to provide evidence proving the authenticity of their relationship and marriage.
🏷️ Chapter 3. Marriage Visa Approval
Since there were no disqualifying issues for the Romanian wife’s marriage visa, the approval process went smoothly. However, as previously mentioned, the required documents vary greatly depending on the situation, and without expert help, it would have been very difficult to prepare income-related documents independently.
In any country, it is essential to prepare documents that are appropriate to the applicants’ specific circumstances. Required documents may also vary slightly depending on the reviewing embassy, consulate, or immigration office, so it is crucial to confirm each requirement step-by-step.
