Social Integration Program (KIIP)
A Korean-language and society-understanding program (KIIP) run by the Ministry of Justice. You study in stages (Korean levels 0–4 + Understanding Korean Society), with a pre-test setting your start level. Completing it brings benefits for visa extension, permanent residency (F-5), and naturalization (e.g., test exemptions, favorable review), helping both settlement and your visa. Apply/test on Soci-Net and the test site (kiiptest.org).
What to bring
- ARC
- A Soci-Net account
- Pre-test application/sitting (to assign your start level)
- Course fee (paid since 2025 — check amount/exemptions officially)
Step by step
- 1Sign up and apply for a course on Soci-Net
- 2Take the pre-test (kiiptest.org) → get assigned a start level
- 3Complete the Korean / Understanding-Society stages (mid and final tests)
- 4Use the benefits when applying for visa/PR/naturalization
Tips
- ⚠️ Hours, levels, benefits, and fees change by policy (paid since 2025) — verify on Soci-Net or ☎1345 before applying.
- Online, evening, and weekend classes exist, so workers can attend too.
- Completing KIIP is a common way to meet the Korean requirement for PR/naturalization (confirm criteria with the authority).
- Too many absences can void completion — watch your attendance.
Key contacts
- Immigration Contact Center ☎1345 (multilingual)
- Soci-Net www.socinet.go.kr
- Test site www.kiiptest.org
Related guides
This is general guidance and may change over time. Always verify the latest details with the official source before applying.
Last updated: 2026-06-09