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TOPIK Level 4+
Needed for F-2 (resident) visa conversion, F-5 (permanent residency), and university admission. Higher scores mean more visa points.
Salary boost
+200,000–500,000 KRW/mo (interpretation/office)
Average before
₩2,100,000
Average after
₩2,600,000
+24%
Preparation time
3–6 months
Exam frequency
6 times a year
Related jobs
Office work
Why this certificate?
Bonus points for F-2 (resident) visa conversion. Required for F-5 (permanent residency).
Enables career switch to office work, interpretation, and other skilled jobs.
Also required for university and graduate school admission.
How to get it
1
Register on the official TOPIK website
2
Take the exam (listening/reading/writing)
3
Receive score report (about 1 month)
4
Submit score report with visa application
Job opportunities
Office workinterpretationtradeservice industry
Cost breakdown
Exam fee: 40,000–50,000 KRW