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[nolegirl]

This is my first post and have been reading about the difficulty people have been going through with visas and the new laws.

I was planning on taking my CELTA in Prague in August and then look for a job. Is this still going to be possible?? I am from the US.

I realize it is going to be a ton of leg work and red tape but is it plausible to get a long-term visa and work legally?

Does anyone know of schools that help with the visa process??

[ITTP]

Hi nolegirl!

Don't worry; it is a hassle with the red tape but language schools are helping out in general much more now and the process for obtaining a long-term visa for N.Americans is becoming easier and easier.

The Czech Republic (as well as other Central/Western/Eastern European countries) needs its N.American teachers and you will have the opportunity to take your course and then begin teaching legally in Prague on a work visa. Period.

August is one of the best times of the year to take your certification because the new academic year for language schools begins in Sept/early Oct.

Most schools assist with the visa process now as there is simply a demand for this service.
IF your school doesn't assist with this process then my advice is to find a Czech friend and take them out for a few meals in exchange for trudging along with you to the work visa offices.
Still though, most schools do assist now with the visa info.

All the best!

Neville
ITTP Prague