REGULATIONS ON ID FOR THE TOPIK TEST

To help all candidates be fully aware of all identification regulations when registering for the TOPIK Test, IIG Vietnam would like to specify the regulations as follows:

IDENTIFICATION (ID) DOCUMENT

    1. Regulations:

    • To register for the TOPIK test, candidates must use the original copy of one of the following ID documents: ID card, Citizen ID card and Passport.
    • Candidates who are under the age to be legally granted ID documents (i.e. ID cards/ Citizen ID card) or have not possessed a Passport will use a copy of the Birth Certificate (the original or an official legal copy of birth certificate) and a Certificate of Identity Confirmation with a photo, border stamp and signature of the institution where the candidates are studying. (Noted that neither a photocopied nor a notarized copy of the Birth Certificate is accepted). Please download the “Certificate of Identity Confirmation” form here.
    • Candidates who possesses 12-digit ID card, Citizen ID card, or Passport (with 12-digit ID card/Citizen ID card indicated) or in case there is a need for information verification, IIG Vietnam has the rights to request candidates to provide additional original documents such as Household Registration Book, 9-digit ID card, passport with 9-digit ID card/citizen ID card/ 12-digit ID card/ Police verification document/…
    • For foreign candidates, passport is the only identification document accepted.

    2. Specifications:

      ID card/ Citizen ID card/ Passport:

      • Must be valid and original. Electronic copies, photocopies, or notarized copies) are not accepted.
      • In good condition, not peeled, torn or crushed.
      • Clearly display full name, date of birth, photo, and facial features.
      • Include original signatures and seals of the competent authority.
      • All details must be clear with no signs of modification.