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wotsit2004 · Joined: 15 Jun 2010 Posts: 3

I have just graduated from university and am about to get a TESOL qualification. I have just 2 months of TEFL experience. I'm 22 years old. I have heard that it is difficult for people who have graduated within the last 2 years to get work visas in China. Is anyone aware of this or of how difficult it is for recent graduates to get visas? Is there any way to get around this?

thanks

dharma86 · Joined: 05 May 2009 Posts: 187 Location: Southside baby!

It's not difficult,,, you get a job - you can get a visa.

So find a job.

Sinobear · Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Posts: 1269 Location: Purgatory

Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou are strict about having two years experience teaching (there's even talk about raising that to five years).

Other cities and outlying areas aren't so strict. There're also some schools with suffient connections to get past this.

You'll have to spend some time searching for a school that can guarantee your Z-visa and later FRP.

mike w · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 12:18 am Post subject:

hot_water_hillbilly · Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Posts: 97

Be aware that many jurisdictions are NOT ISSUING visas to those under the age of 25

'bout time...

Old Surrender · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:21 am Post subject:

The official SAFEA rules say a person SHOULD have 2 years experience. It's not a requirement, it's recommendation. It's open to interpretation.