Last updated: 18th October 2023
We are in close contact with hundreds of schools across China. Submit an application today and we will send you suitable teaching job options, based on your preferences, and assist you through the work visa application process.
Demand for teachers in China
The demand for English teachers in China is higher than ever with a lot of schools now actively recruiting for start dates throughout 2023. If you are interested in applying for teaching jobs in China, whether or not you are currently in China, please browse our Job Board and apply. You can also read articles from some of our teachers on our blog.
When will English teachers be allowed to enter China?
The China border has reopened. The work visa application process is back to pre-pandemic times, with no PU letters required anymore. From early 2023 there is no more quarantine required on arrival in China and all restrictions have been removed.
Flights to China
All flights and prices have returned to normal, as they were before the pandemic.
Work visa application process
In most cases, to secure a ‘Z’ work visa required for working in China, you need to:
– Bachelor’s degree – notarised by issuing body and and authenticated by Chinese embassy
– 120 hour TEFL certificate – notarised by issuing body and and authenticated by Chinese embassy
– Clean criminal background check – issued within 6 months – notarised by issuing body and and authenticated by Chinese embassy
– Medical check – issued within 6 months
We are in regular contact with various visa agents that can give useful advice and assist with the required steps for the visa application process. Please contact us if you would like more information on visa agents.
PCR COVID test no longer required
All requirements for COOVID testing to enter China have been removed.
At the Airport
Get to the airport at least 3 hours before your flight. Bring all your notarized documents (degree, TEFL, criminal background check) as they may be needed to get your residence permit in China.
Things to bring:
-Passport
-Boarding pass
-All your notarized documents (degree, TEFL, criminal background check) as they will be needed to get your residence permit in China
-Valid Chinese visa or residency permit
-Phone with WeChat installed – this is needed for processing on arrival
-Name, phone number and address of a contact person in China for the customs form
Quarantine for people flying in to China
As of early 2023, you are no longer required to quarantine on arrival in China.
About the Author: Frank
Good article. Very informative thanks.