| Category | Age 18-24 | Age 25-29 | Age 30-34 | Age 35-39 | Age 40-44 | Age 45-50 | Age Older than 51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 20 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
| Evaluation Standard | Date of Birth on Passport ( One's age is calculated on the date of evaluation ) | ||||||
| Category | Doctorate Degree | Master's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | Associate Degree | High school Diploma | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science and Engineering / you need 2 or more degrees for arts major | Arts | ( Science and Engineering / you need 2 or more degrees for arts major ) | Arts | ( Science and Engineering / you need 2 or more degrees for arts major ) | Arts | ( Science and Engineering / you need 2 or more degrees for arts major ) | Arts | ||
| Points | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 15 |
| Evaluation Standard | Degree or Graduation Certificate ( for high school graduates only ) | ||||||||
| Korean Language Ability | Social Communication (Advanced) | Conversation on a familiar and everyday topic ( Intermediate ) | Basic Communication ( Basic ) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 / Level 4 | Grade 3 / Level 3 | Grade 2 / Level 2 | Grade 1 / Level 1 | |
| Points | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Evaluation Standard | Grade on the standard-Test of Porficiency in Korean ( S-TOPIK ) Report Card issued by the president of the National institutes for International Education or Level of Completion ( Level 1-4 ) of the Korean Language Course in Social integration Program indicated on a ' training confirmation " | |||||
| Annual Income | 100 Mil won or more | Less than 90 - 100 Mil won | Less than 80 - 90 Mil won | Less than 70 - 80 Mil won | Less than 60 - 70 Mil won | Less than 50 - 60 Mil won | less than 40 - 50 Mil won | Less than 30 - 40 Mil won | Less than 20 - 30 Mil won | Less than 20 Mil won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Evaluation Standard | A photocopy of receipt for Earned Income Tax withiholding which shows the applicant's total Income in the latest year . The original copy must be verified by one's place of employment. | |||||||||
Extra points
| Extra Points Criteria | KIIP | Annual Income Tax Payment Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mil won or more | Less than 4 - 5 Mil won | Less than 3 - 4 Mil won | Less than 2 - 3 Mil won | Less than 1 - 2 Mil won | ||
| Points | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Study Abroad experience in the republic of Korea | Global Korea Scholarship ( D-2-7 visa holders ) | Doctorate Degree | Master's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | Associate Degree | Korean Language training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic Volunteer Activities | 3 years or more | 2 years or more but less than 3 years | 1 year or more but less than 2 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Professional Experiences Abroad | 3 years or more | 2 years or more but less than 3 years | 1 year or more but less than 2 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Minus points
| Criteria | Disposal of penalties / applicant | Disposal of penalties / accompanying family or invitees | illegal stay | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 times, or more than 3 Mil won in total | 1 time (less than 1 - 3 Mil won) | 1 time (less than 1 Mil won) | 2 times, or more than 3 Mil won in total | A family member or an invitee, or an illegal alien who has stayed illegally for more than 3 months within the last 2 years | |
| Points | -3 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 |