Hi, I just graduated with a B.S. in politics and I am wanting to obtain a TEFL certificate and teach English in Italy. It appears that one of (if not the biggest) obstacle I will have to overcome is obtaining a work visa. I hear it is super difficult for an American (or any non EU) passport holder to obtain this type of visa. Has anyone here who is not an EU citizen had any luck in obtaining one? I don't want to waste time and money with a class if I'm gonna get turned down for a visa. Also, if this proves to be a problem, has anyone tried to pursue work in San Marino or the Italian-speaking areas of Switzerland? thanks!
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It'll be very difficult to obtain a work permit in these countries. A better option for you is Germany, Czech Republic, or an Eastern European country.
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You're right. It will be hard unless you have a passport from an EU member state. Switzerland could be slightly easier as it's not in the EU but you will still require a visa and that means your employer will have to jump through hoops to get you one. In Switzerland EU citizens can get work a lot easier than, say, Americans. Most Americans end up teaching in Asia or Central/South America so there are still plenty of countries to choose from though! :)
