2026 KIIP Master Guide:
The Key to Your Visa Success
Welcome to the most detailed 2026 guide for the Korea Immigration and Integration Program (사회통합프로그램). Secure your F-2-7 or F-5 visa with our updated master schedule.
1. What is KIIP?
KIIP is a government-run integration program designed to help foreigners understand Korean language, society, and laws. It is managed by the Ministry of Justice and is a crucial requirement for long-term residency and citizenship.
2. How It Boosts Your Visa
- F-2-7 Points: Get up to 30 points (20 points for level 5 completion + 10 bonus points).
- F-5 Permanent Residency: Level 5 completion replaces written exams and interviews.
- Naturalization: Fulfill the essential social integration requirement for citizenship.
3. 2026 Academic Semesters (3-Semester System)
4. Official 2026 Evaluation Master Schedule (1-8 Sessions)
| Session | Evaluation Type | Detailed Schedule (Application / Exam / Result) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pre-test | App: Dec 23-27, 2025 | Exam: Jan 10 | Result: Jan 23 |
| Interim | App: May 12-16, 2026 | Exam: May 30 | Result: Jun 08 | |
| Comprehensive | App: Jan 13-17, 2026 | Exam: Jan 31 | Result: Feb 06 | |
| 2nd | Pre-test | App: Feb 24-28 | Exam: Mar 14 | Result: Mar 27 |
| Interim | App: Jun 23-27 | Exam: Jul 11 | Result: Jul 17 | |
| Comprehensive | App: Feb 10-14 | Exam: Feb 28 | Result: Mar 09 | |
| 3rd | Pre-test | App: Mar 24-28 | Exam: Apr 11 | Result: Apr 24 |
| Interim | App: Aug 18-22 | Exam: Sep 05 | Result: Sep 11 | |
| Comprehensive | App: Mar 10-14 | Exam: Mar 28 | Result: Apr 03 | |
| 4th | Pre-test | App: Apr 21-25 | Exam: May 09 | Result: May 22 |
| Interim | App: Dec 07-09 | Exam: Dec 19 | Result: Dec 28 | |
| Comprehensive | App: Apr 07-11 | Exam: Apr 25 | Result: May 04 | |
| 5th | Pre-test | App: Jul 07-11 | Exam: Jul 25 | Result: Aug 07 |
| Comprehensive | App: Jun 02-06 | Exam: Jun 20 | Result: Jun 26 | |
| 6th | Pre-test | App: Sep 01-05 | Exam: Sep 19 | Result: Oct 07 |
| Comprehensive | App: Aug 04-08 | Exam: Aug 22 | Result: Aug 28 | |
| 7th | Pre-test | App: Oct 13-17 | Exam: Oct 31 | Result: Nov 13 |
| Comprehensive | App: Sep 29-Oct 03 | Exam: Oct 17 | Result: Oct 23 | |
| 8th | Pre-test | App: Nov 03-07 | Exam: Nov 21 | Result: Dec 04 |
| Comprehensive | App: Nov 17-21 | Exam: Dec 05 | Result: Dec 11 |
💡 Essential Information
- Levels 1-3 Evaluations: These are conducted by each operating institution at the end of each educational stage.
- Where to Apply: Register and check results at Socinet or the KIIP Evaluation homepage.
*This data is strictly based on the 2026 Ministry of Justice official calendar.
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