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Embassy work visa info for US which serve as a general guide for most countries.

Requirements:

Supposedly private ESL language schools allow foreign English native speakers to work for them without holding the usual minimum education requirement of a BA. Though this may change in the near the future it is advisable to have at least a BA, not just to be on the safe side but to open doors to other and more pristine jobs, such as University jobs which will require the higher education. Some experience is looked good upon but not needed, again, depending on what joy type you are seeking. The basic requirements are that you are a native English speaker from a nation in which English is the spoken and written first language.

Z Visa (Employment/Work Visa)

F Visa (Business) – Maybe used by private businesses hiring ESL teachers

L Visa (Tourist) – Maybe used for entry into China while Z Visa processed

D Visa (Permanent Residency)

If you enter China on a tourist visa and hope to be granted the Z Work Visa; make sure you have the necessary qualifications and/or documentation.

Go over and check the school contract received and make sure is coincides with the Z visa regulations.

Make sure to have adequate time remaining on your passport (typically 6 months, we recommend at least having 12+).

Along with obtaining a visa, an entry permit is needed. The option is given to purchase a single entry permit or a multiple entry permit. It is best to consult with your school/recruiter concerning this.

Applicants with AIDS, contagious tuberculosis, venereal diseases, or other such infectious diseases; along with those who suffer from a mental disorder, will not be granted a Chinese visa.

Secure a contract with employer.

Employer attains a work permit for the teacher.

Teacher applies for an Employment/Work Visa at their local Chinese embassy/consulate once they have received confirmation of a work permit.

Required Documents for a work visa:
(Please check with a Chinese embassy/consulate for variations in requirements which sometimes occur)

1. A copy of valid passport (at least 6 months remaining)

2. A copy of degree certificate (if applicable)

3. A copy of TEFL/TESOL certificate (if applicable)

4. (Usually after attaining work visa) A copy of your Physical Examination record, which is simply a medical examination while in China, to make sure you are healthy enough to live and work there. They are mostly looking for communicable diseases which will most likely disqualify a person from teaching in China. Generally, within the first week of arrival, your school will have someone walk you through the local hospital designated for completing the physical examination record for foreigner.

5. A reference letter from an employer (if applicable)

6. You may need a criminal background check depending on your school and area in china

7. Completed visa application

8. Copy of contract.

9. Recent passport photos

10. Visa Notification Form granted by Chinese government.

11. Copy of contract.

12. Foreign Expert Work Permit granted by Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, or Alien Employment License issued by the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources.

13. The embassy/consulate retains the right to ask for additional documentation during the application process.