Some markets legally restrict teaching visas to passport holders from a short list of countries. Others care far more about your qualifications and your fluency than your nationality. If you're a strong non-native speaker, aim at the second group.
The most open markets
- Vietnam — a huge, fast-growing market where centres hire on merit and fluency
- Cambodia — flexible entry and a welcoming teacher community
- Taiwan — many cram schools recruit qualified non-native teachers
- Thailand — government and private schools with broad eligibility
How to stand out
A recognised certificate does a lot of the talking. A CELTA or a 120-hour TEFL, plus a clear demo lesson, reassures schools that your classroom skills are the real qualification.
- Get a reputable 120-hour TEFL or a CELTA
- Record a short, natural demo lesson
- Filter this board to 'All nationalities' roles
- Lead with experience and results, not your passport
On AsianJobs, every listing shows its eligibility up front — so you never waste an application on a role that couldn't hire you anyway.