Hi all,

I am a Nigerian Potential TEFL Teacher  and would love to launch my career in Turkey. 

Since I am a non-EU citizen, can I be considered for a teaching position?

My sincere regards to y'all. And remain focused to our cause. Teach English!

Hi osaregie65,

Turkey is also non EU, therefore you will need a work permit. This is also the case for EU citizens - unless you are married to a Turkish citizen, in which case you can apply for extended residency when you arrive (which allows you to work).

Presuming you are not married to a Turkish national, you will need to find a langauge school that is willing to sponsor your work visa. This is rare, but not unheard of (usually offered to very experienced teachers unless they have an urgent requirement). I would spend some time seeking langauge schools that do offer visa sponsorship and check what they need before comitting yourself to Turkey.

Good luck

John

Gee! thanks John...that was useful. Rgds

Hello JohnGell,

You seem familiar with working in turkey....I have been offered 2 weeks at end of January...Having seen your post, you say a work permit is needed....it hasnt been mentioned yet by the language school? Will they sort it when I'm there?

Or would I need it to arrive off the plane in Istanbul?..or do i just arrive as a holidaymaker..I will of course be asking them this.

Amelia