Work & Visas
- How do I find work?
- Your first step is getting TEFL qualified. You can sign up for a TEFL course and apply for one of our secured placements in South Korean government schools or private schools (placement free with your 100 hours of TEFL training). You can also correspond with hagwans direct from home, apply through the Korean government-run English Program in Korea, or contact one of the many recruitment agencies that supply hagwan teachers.
- Can I find work while in-country?
- You can always try your luck by arriving on a tourist visa and looking for work through local adverts.
- What is the usual hiring process?
- Employers will want to see a CV/Resume and covering letter along with other documents before they proceed to interview you over the phone.
- Is a work visa required to find paid work in?
- Work visas are required (standard visa issued is the E2) and must be arranged prior to entering South Korea.
- Your employer can be fined and you can be deported for working without the appropriate visa. However, you can travel to South Korea on a tourist visa to find a job, and then exit to a neighbouring country to apply for your work visa – just make sure you have all the necessary documents with you!
- Work visa requirements:
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- Bachelor’s degree
- No criminal record
- Proof of job offer
- Passport nationalities (usually native English-speaking countries)
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