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description: To obtain the correct work visa to teach in most countries abroad, a bachelor’s degree is generally required as in many countries this is often the legal immigration requirement to work as a teacher.
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# How do I qualify for a work visa?

To obtain the correct work visa to teach in most countries abroad, a bachelor’s degree is generally required as in many countries this is often the legal immigration requirement to work as a teacher.

Many countries will also only grant visas to ESL teachers from countries where English is the main language, such as the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Also, note that some countries also have age restrictions for work visas.

We advise you to consult the Embassy or Consulate websites of the countries you're interested in visiting to ensure you qualify for a working visa.

Teach Away does not have control over countries' visa restrictions.

Recommended Reading:

- **[Do you really need a visa to teach English abroad?](https://www.teachaway.com/blog/do-you-really-need-visa-teach-english-abroad)**
- [**Teaching in China on a tourist visa: Can it be done?**](https://www.teachaway.com/blog/teaching-china-tourist-visa-can-it-be-done)
- [**Are you too old to teach abroad?**](http://www.internationalschoolsreview.com/nonmembers/age-article.htm)

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