E-7 · F-2 · F-5 Work permission and hours
Based on 2 official sources.
[1]KIIP for stay permission, permanent residence, and nationality
MOJ KIIP guidance says eligible participants include foreign residents seeking stay statuses such as permanent residence or nationality, and people within three years after acquiring Korean nationality. Benefits include points for stay, permanent-residence, or nationality applications, and possible exemption from the naturalization test. The curriculum includes Korean language and culture levels 0-4 plus Understanding Korean Society; the latter is shown as 70 hours for permanent residence and 100 hours for nationality. Applicants register through Socinet and level placement; the pre-test is handled through the KIIP test site with a 38,000 KRW fee. F-2/F-5, E-7-4, naturalization, and point-based consultations must verify the completion level, pre-test status, and current proof.
Source: 법무부 주요제도 · 사회통합프로그램 · Checked 2026-07-03
[2]HiKorea integrated stay-status manual
HiKorea publishes an integrated manual by stay status for visa and residence petitions, covering applicant scope and required documents. The manual is updated when rules change, but publication can lag, so current case advice should be checked through 1345 or the competent immigration office. KARXY checks the Immigration Act, Enforcement Decree, and Enforcement Rule first, then uses this manual as operational document/procedure guidance.
Source: 하이코리아 체류자격별 통합 안내 매뉴얼 · Checked 2026-07-02
How these rules apply can differ with your circumstances, and the final decision rests with the immigration office with jurisdiction. Preparing and filing documents for an individual case is the work of a licensed administrative scrivener.