visa process in taiwan? - ESL Teaching

JoannaW · Mon 24-Jul-06, 12:26 AM

Hi,

I'm hoping to start teaching overseas in September. I havent decided for sure which country to go to because of the visa situation. My dilemma is that I have completed all my courses for graduation from university, but our graduation ceremony isn't until november, which is when I would get my actual diploma. I can get an official transcript of my grades and a pretty official document from my school saying i've finished all my courses for graduation. i know korea is really strict so i wouldn't be able to get a working visa there, but do you know if it would be possible in Taiwan?

thanks

Joanna

Antonio · Mon 24-Jul-06, 01:45 PM

Yes, Korea is more strict than Taiwan. There are instances of English teachers in Taiwan with a visa and no university degree. However, these teachers do have TEFL diploma and certificates to convince the visa officers to issue a work permit.

Don't let the visa situation put you off. If you think you will enjoy Korea more than Taiwan, then go to Korea with your official letter from your university saying that you have graduated, and am awaiting your actual degree certificate.

tracey_stewart · Wed 26-Jul-06, 09:15 AM

Hey Joanna,

Had the same experience a year and a half ago! My university told me the same thing, but.. with a little pressure (I went back everyday and annoyed them.. until they said yes!!!) I was given my diploma in August rather than July of the following year! The universities can do this but its just a hassle for them... when they did eventually say yes.. it took an afternoon for them to organise my diploma!!

Lay it on thick mate... a few tears doesn`t hurt either! Good Luck!

Mon 24-Jul-06, 12:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
JoannaW Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5	visa process in taiwan? Hi, I'm hoping to start teaching overseas in September. I havent decided for sure which country to go to because of the visa situation. My dilemma is that I have completed all my courses for graduation from university, but our graduation ceremony isn't until november, which is when I would get my actual diploma. I can get an official transcript of my grades and a pretty official document from my school saying i've finished all my courses for graduation. i know korea is really strict so i wouldn't be able to get a working visa there, but do you know if it would be possible in Taiwan? thanks Joanna

Mon 24-Jul-06, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Antonio Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Occupation: ESL Teacher Location: Posts: 119	Getting a visa Yes, Korea is more strict than Taiwan. There are instances of English teachers in Taiwan with a visa and no university degree. However, these teachers do have TEFL diploma and certificates to convince the visa officers to issue a work permit. Don't let the visa situation put you off. If you think you will enjoy Korea more than Taiwan, then go to Korea with your official letter from your university saying that you have graduated, and am awaiting your actual degree certificate. __________________ English Teacher Guru ! Ask me a question, and I'll see if I can help.

Wed 26-Jul-06, 09:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
tracey_stewart ESL Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Posts: 1	Diploma Prob Hey Joanna, Had the same experience a year and a half ago! My university told me the same thing, but.. with a little pressure (I went back everyday and annoyed them.. until they said yes!!!) I was given my diploma in August rather than July of the following year! The universities can do this but its just a hassle for them... when they did eventually say yes.. it took an afternoon for them to organise my diploma!! Lay it on thick mate... a few tears doesn`t hurt either! Good Luck!

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