Social Inclusion of Immigrants
01 Programs for Early Adaptation of Immigrants
Programs are offered to newly married immigrants who enter Korea for the first time as a marriedcouple. They are offered in 13 languages at the immigration offices/foreign government offices, andImmigrant Support Center for Initial Adjustment nationwide. Programs cover basic living tips for newarrivals, understanding cultural differences for a better marriage, information services for life in Korea,and procedures to get permission to stay.
You can apply at the Immigration and Social Integration Network Website (www.socinet.go.kr).
Main Contents of Education
Programs for Early Adaptation of Immigrants: Main Contents of Education| Participants | Special Subjects | Common Subjects | Hours |
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| Foreign students |
- Advices for successful study abroad
- Career paths and occupational alternatives
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- Necessary life information
- Basic laws·regulations and culture
- Systems related to immigration and stay
| 3 hours (foreign populated district, etc.: 2 hours) |
| Foreign Populated district |
- Conducts only common subjects
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| Foreign entertainers |
- Coping measures and procedures in case of violation of human rights
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| Marriage immigrants |
- Understanding between spouses and family members
- Advice from marriage immigrants who are accustomed to life in Korea
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| Immigrated children |
- Introduction to school system
- Guide to cultural·welfare facilities for youth
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| Koreans with foreign nationality (China, CIS) |
- Law-abiding spirit, laws for everyday life
- Approval for stay·permanent residence, naturalization
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Advantages of Completing the Immigrant Initial Adaptation Program
- M arried immigrants are granted 2 years visa upon registration (excluding those who have entry restrictions)
- Upon participation of the KIIP, 2 hours will be considered completed from the total hours of the whole course as your benefit.(applies to all levels)
- Two(2) hours will be considered complete upon the designation of your first level (however, 0 level is excluded).
02 Korea Immigration Integration Program (KIIP)
The Korea Immigration Integration Program facilitates the acquisition of nationality, stay qualification, and etc. for those immigrants who have completed required educational courses (Korean language and cultural courses) approved by the Ministry of Justice, in order to support married immigrants in becoming independent, successful members of Korean society.
Purpose of programs : To promote the early adaptation and successful settlement of immigrants in Korean society
Educational programs
- 1Korean language and culture
- 2Understanding of Korean society
Courses
Korea Immigration Integration Program| Item | Korean language and culture | Understanding Korean society |
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| Step | Step 0 | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
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| Level | Basic | Beginners 1 | Beginners 2 | Intermediate 1 | Intermediate 2 | Basic | Advanced |
| Course hours | 15 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 50 | 20 |
| Test | N/A | Step 1 test | Step 2 test | Step 3 test | Mid-term test | Comprehensive test for permanent residency | Comprehensive test for naturalization |
| Note | Step 5 Advanced course can be taken after completing the basic courses
(attendance of certain course hours required)
- Applicants who passed the comprehensive assessment for permanent residence will not take basic courses but be placed in the advanced course immediately
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Operation cycle: education courses autonomously operated by institutions
Operating institution: 347 operating institutions (as of March 2021)
Benefits for Program Participants
- When applying for naturalization
- Recognition of Comprehensive Evaluation for Naturalization for applicants (granted when completing the naturalization program)
- Exempted from interview (granted when passing the Comprehensive Evaluation for Naturalization)
- When applying for permanent residence qualification
- Recognized for fulfilling basic requirements
- When applying for other stay qualification
- Additional points awarded (D-8-4 Technology-Based Startup points system, D-9-1 International Trade points system, D-10-1 Job Seeker points system, E-7-4 Skilled Workers points system, F-2-7 Long-term residency point system)
- Exempt from proving Korean language proficiency, etc.
- When applying for a visa
- Exempt from proving Korean language proficiency, etc.
Progression of Korea Immigration Integration Program (KIIP)
The operation agencies of social integration programs can be checked via Social Integration Information Network (www.socinet.go.kr) ▶ Social integration program ▶ current status of operation agencies.
Notice for separation of websites for education and evaluation from 2019
Application for Education: Register as a member at Social Integration Information Network (www.socinet.go.kr) to use
Application for Evaluation by the Ministry of Justice: Register as a member at Korea Immigration & Integration Program Evaluation website (www.kiiptest.org) to use
- However, you may register as a member at the evaluation website with a Social Integration Information Network ID. Register on the Social Integration Information Network and then register at the evaluation website.
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2② Level Assignment
(Pre-evaluation, etc.)
Check the assigned level (Expiration of level assignment: Two years after the date of level assignment)
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3Notice of Education Courses
Social Integration Information Network「Apply for Courses」
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4Application and Level Assignment
Social Integration Information Network「Apply for Courses」
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5Korean Language and Culture
(Level 0~3)
Evaluation of levels 1~3 (conducted by the operating institute
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6Korean Language and Culture Level 4
Mid-term evaluation (Conducted by Ministry of Justice)
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(Participants from linked courses may apply)
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7Understanding Korean Society Level 5 Basic Course
Comprehensive evaluation for permanent residence (conducted by Ministry of Justice)
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8Understanding Korean Society Level 5 Advanced Course
Comprehensive evaluation for naturalization (conducted by Ministry of Justice)
- Apply and file for pre-evaluation, mid-term evaluation, comprehensive evaluation for permanent residence, and comprehensive evaluation for naturalization at evaluation website after registering on the Social Integration Information Network.
Useful Information
‘Hi Korea’, e-government homepage for foreigners
The 'Hi Korea' homepage, which is operated in 4 different languages (Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese), serves as a place where foreigner visitors/residents can file requests or complaints online, report stay location, report changes of study (international students), make reservations for visiting immigration offices, etc.
- How to Use
Visit homepage(www.hikorea.go.kr) → Sign up for membership → — Access services such asonline requests & complaints, reservations, my page, etc.
General information center for foreigners: ☎1345(no area code needed)
Provides information to residents living in Korea to help them adjust to their lifestyle by phone. It is available in 20 different languages including Korean.
- Weekdays 09:00~22:00 (only Korean, English, and Chinese available after 18:00)
- Website www.hikorea.go.kr
Social integration information network (SociNet) homepage
The SociNet homepage provides information on the social integration program, international marriage guidance program, Programs for Early Adaptation of Married Immigrants, and more. This homepage also allows visitors to directly apply for educational courses of interest
- How to Use
Visit the homepage (www.socinet.go.kr) → Sign up for membership → Access services, send applications for inclusion in programs, and receive confirmation for diverse social integration programs (KIIP)
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