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Compare the most popular countries for teaching English abroad at a glance in Europe, Asia, Latin America & the Middle East. The Country Comparison Chart provides a general overview of the top English teaching markets around the globe. Refer to country profiles on our website (links in the chart) for additional helpful information.

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COUNTRY Degree Requirement Typical Contract Length Peak Hiring Seasons Expected Down Times Interview Procedures Visa Info Typical Students Average Monthly Cost of Living in $ USD & Local Currency Average Monthly Salary in $ USD & Local Currency Estimated Start-up Costs Housing Reimbursed Airfare
ASIA  
Cambodia BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months All Year Round Lunar (Chinese) New Year 2 weeks late Jan-early Feb Face-to-face in Cambodia Tourist visa convert to work visa Business Professionals, Children $500 - 1,000 USD (1,997,500 - 3,995,000 KHR) $700 - 1,000 USD (2,796,500 - 3,995,000 KHR) Can save $200 - 500 USD/Mo $1,000 - 1,500 USD (3,995,000 - 5,992,500KHR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
China BA/BS required 6 &12 months All Year Round Lunar (Chinese) New Year 2 weeks late Jan-early Feb Phone/skype in advance & face-to-face in China Work visa in advance or Tourist visa convert to work visa Business Professionals, Children $650 - 1,100 USD (4,350 - 7,350 RMB) Plus housing $1,250 - 2,850 USD plus free housing. (8,400 - 19,100 RMB) Can save $600 - 1,750 USD/Mo $1,000 - 2,000 USD (6,700 - 13,400 RMB) Free Housing or Housing Subsidy Yes
Hong Kong BA/BS required 12 months All Year Round Lunar (Chinese) New Year 2 weeks late Jan-early Feb Phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $2,300 - 5,000 USD (18,000 - 39,000 HKD) $2,300 - 3,000 USD (18,000 - 23,250 HKD) Can save $400 - 600 USD/Mo $2,000 - 3,000 USD (15,700 - 23,250 HKD) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer Sometimes
Indonesia BA/BS required 12 months All Year Round Islamic Holidays Phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $550 - 850 USD (7,330,000 - 12,000,000 IDR) $650 - 1,050 USD (9,300,000 - 14,700,000 IDR) $700 - 1,100 USD (9,790,050 - 15,384,350 IDR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer Sometimes
Japan BA/BS required 12 months All Year Round None Interview in US, Canada, UK 3 - 6 months in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $800 - 2,000 USD (88,650 - 221,650 JPY) Plus housing $1,500 - 2,500 USD (166,250 - 277,050 JPY) Can save $500 - 700 USD/Mo $2,500 - 3,000 USD (277,050 - 332,500 JPY) Some free housing or housing subsidy No
Kazakhstan BA/BS preferred, not required 12 months All Year Round None Phone/skype in advance, sometimes face-to-face Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $700 - 850 USD (253,000 - 316,000 KZT) $350 - 1,250 USD (126,000 - 474,000 KZT) $800 - 1,000 USD (301,050 - 376,300 KZT) Some Free Housing No/Some return flight
Kyrgyzstan BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months All Year Round None Phone/skype in advance, sometimes face-to-face Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $400 - 800 USD (27,000 - 54,000 KGS) $400 - 800 USD (27,000 - 54,000 KGS) $800 - 1,000 USD (54,000 - 68,000 KGS) Some Free Housing No
Laos BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months All Year Round None Face-to-face in Laos Tourist Visa or Work Visa Business Professionals, Children $500 - $1,000 USD (4,180,000 LAK - 8,360,000 LAK) $500 - $1,000 USD (4,180,000 LAK - 8,360,000 LAK) $1,000 - $1,500 USD (8,360,000 LAK - 12,540,000 LAK) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Malaysia BA/BS required, Master’s preferred 12 months All Year Round Lunar (Chinese) New Year 2 weeks late Jan-early Feb Phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $900 - 1,800 USD (3,500 - 7,000 MRY) $1,200 - 2,300 USD (4,700 - 9,000 MRY) $1,350 - 2,700 USD (5,300 - 10,550 MRY) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Myanmar BA/BS required 12 months All Year Round, May- Sept None Phone/skype in advance, sometimes face-to-face Business Visa Business Professionals, Children $650 - $800 USD (1,027,400 - 1,232,900 MMK) $900 - $1,800 USD (1,371,200 - 2,739,700 MMK) $1,100 - 2,000 USD (1,676,500 - 3,048,200 MMK) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Singapore BA/BS required 12 months All Year Round Lunar (Chinese) New Year 2 weeks late Jan-early Feb Phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $2,750 - 3,400 USD (3,700 - 4,600 SGD) $2,750 - 3,550 USD (3,700 - 4,800 SGD) $5,500 - 6,800 USD (7,450 - 9,200 SGD)) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
South Korea BA/BS required 12 months All Year Round None Phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $650 - 900 USD (730,600 - 1,010,500 KRW) Plus housing $1,850 - 2,500 USD (2,100,000 - 2,807,000 KRW) Plus free Housing Can save $1,200 - $1,600 USD/Mo $1,000 - 2,000 USD (1,122,850 - 2,245,650 KRW) Free Housing or Housing Subsidy One way or round trip
Taiwan BA/BS required, some AA accepted 12 months After Lunar (Chinese) New Year and July - August Lunar (Chinese) New Year 2 weeks late Jan - early Feb Phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $500 - 1,500 USD (15,400 - 46,150 TWD) $1,000 - 2,000 USD (30,800 - 61,500 TWD) Can save up to $500 USD/Mo $1,500 - 2,500 USD (46,150 - 76,900 TWD) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Thailand BA/BS required 5 to 12 months Feb - April & Aug – Oct; All Year round None Most face-to- face in Thailand; Some phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance or in country Business Professionals, Children $500 - 800 USD (15,700 - 25,100 THB) $950 - 1,500 USD (30,000 - 47,000 THB) Can save $450 - $700 USD/Mo $1,000 - 1,500 USD (31,350 - 47,000 THB) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Vietnam BA/BS required 12 months All Year Round Tet Holiday 2 weeks late Jan - early Feb Most face-to- face in Vietnam; Few phone/skype in advance Tourist visa convert to work visa or work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $500 - 900 USD (11,605,000 - 20,889,000 VND) $1,100 - 1,500 USD (25,049,500 - 35,000,000 VND) Can save up to $600 USD/Mo $1,000 - 2,000 USD (22,772,000 - 46,404,950 VND) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
LATIN AMERICA  
Argentina BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months Feb-Mar, July-Aug Christmas- End of February Face-to-face in Argentina Tourist visa Business Professionals $800 - 1200 USD (31,200 - 47,000 ARS) $600 - 1100 USD (23,500 - 43,000 ARS) $1,500 - 2,500 USD (58,600 - 97,700 ARS) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Bolivia BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months Feb-Mar, July-Aug Christmas- End of January Face-to-face in Bolivia Tourist visa Business Professionals $500 - 700 USD (3,500 - 4,900 BOB) $500 - 900 USD (3,500 - 6,200BOB) $1,000 - 1,200 USD (6,900 - 8,300 BOB) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Brazil BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months Mar-August Christmas- End of February Most face-to- face in Brazil; Some phone/skype in advance Tourist visa Business Professionals $800 - 1,300 USD (3,000 - 4,800 BRL) $800 - 1,300 USD (3,000 - 4,800 BRL) $1,200 - 2,000 USD (4,400 - 7,400 BRL) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Chile BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months Feb-Mar July-Aug Christmas- End of February Many face-to- face in Chile; Some phone/skype in advance Tourist visa or work visa Business Professionals, Children with Public Schools $650 - 1,000 USD (425,000 - 650,000 CLP) $750 - 1,000 USD (490,000 - 650,000 CLP) $1,850 - 2,250 USD (1,200,000 - 1,500,000 CLP) Includes a $720 visa fee that teacher must pay for in Chile. Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Colombia BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months Jan-Mar, July-Aug Mid to end of December Face-to-face in Colombia or Phone/skype in advance Tourist visa or work visa Children or Business Professionals $500 - 1,050 USD (1,550,000 - 3,250,000 COP) $500 - 1,050 USD (1,550,000 - 3,250,000 COP) $1,000 - 1,600 USD (3,100,000 - 5,000,000 COP) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Costa Rica BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months All Year Round Christmas- 2nd week in January Early July for 2 weeks Face-to-face in Costa Rica; Some phone/skype in advance Tourist visa, Independent Contractor License Business Professionals $700 - 900 USD (397,000 - 510,000 CRC) $700 - 900 USD (430,000 - 550,000 CRC) $1,200 - 1,800 USD (729,000 - 1,100,000 CRC) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Dominican Republic BA/BS preferred, not required 12 Months All Year Round Christmas- February (Carnival) Face-to-face in the Dominican Republic; Some phone/skype in advance Tourist visa or work visa Business Professionals $500 - $800 USD (24,700 - 40,000 DOP) $500 - $800 USD (24,700 - 40,000 DOP) $1,000 - 1,200 USD (49,300 - 60,000 DOP) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Ecuador BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months Feb-Mar, July-Aug Christmas- End of January Phone/skype in advance, or face-to-face in Ecuador Work visa Business Professionals $500 - 800 USD $500 - 800 USD $1,000 - 1,200 USD Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Guatemala BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months Feb-Mar, July-Aug Christmas, Carnival, Easter Face-to-face in Guatemala Tourist visa Business Professionals $500 - $600 USD (3,700 - 4,400 GTQ) $500 - $600 USD (3,700 - 4,400 GTQ) $1,000 - $1,200 (7,700 - 9,250 GTQ) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Honduras BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months April - August None Face-to-face in Honduras; Some phone/skype in advance Tourist visa Children or Business Professionals $400 - $600 (9,450 - 14,200 HNL $500 - $800 (11,800 - 18,900 HNL) $1,000 - $1,200 (23,600 - 28,300 HNL) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Mexico BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months All Year Round Nov & Dec Many face-to- face in Mexico; Some phone and email in advance Work visa Business Professionals, Children $500 - 800 USD (9,300 - 15,000 MXN) $500 - 800 USD (9,300 - 15,000 MXN) $1,300 - 1,800 USD (25,000 - 34,650 MXN) Includes a $400 work visa fee.. Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Nicaragua BA/BS preferred, not required 3, 6 & 12 months All Year Round Christmas- Mid January Face-to-face in Nicaragua Tourist visa All Ages $300 - 600 USD (9,400 - 18,800 NIO) $300 - 600 USD (9,400 - 18,800 NIO) $1,000 - 1,200 USD (32,650 - 39,150 NIO) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Panama BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months Feb-Mar, July-Aug Christmas- End of January Face-to-face in Panama Tourist visa Business Professionals $900 - 1,300 USD $900 - 1,300 USD $1,350 - 2,000 USD Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Peru BA/BS preferred, not required 3, 6 & 12 months Feb-Mar, July-Aug Christmas- End of January Face-to-face in Peru Tourist visa Business Professionals $500 - 1,000 USD (1,650 - 3,300 PEN) $500 - 1,000 USD (1,650 - 3,300 PEN) $1,000 - 1,500 USD (3,300 - 4,900 PEN) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Uruguay BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months Feb-Mar, July-Aug Christmas- End of January Face-to-face in Uruguay Tourist visa Business Professionals $900 - 1,300 USD (30,100 - 42,000 UYU) $900 - 1,300 USD (30,100 - 42,000 UYU) $1,600 - 2,200 USD (52,300 - 71,900 UYU) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
EUROPE  
Austria BA/BS required 10 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Face-to-face in Austria EU Citizenship Business Professionals $1,700 - 2,500 USD (1,500 - 2,200 EUR) $1,800 - 2,500 USD (1,600 - 2,200 EUR) $2,550 - 3,800 USD (2,300 - 3,400 EUR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Belgium BA/BS required 10 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Face-to-face in Belgium EU Citizenship Business Professionals $1,500 - 2,000 USD (1,300 - 1,800 EUR) $1,500 - 2,000 USD (1,300 - 1,800 EUR) $2,250 - 3,000 USD (2,000 - 2,800 EUR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Bulgaria BA/BS required 9 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Phone/skype in advance or face-to-face in Bulgaria EU Citizenship Business Professionals, Children $650 - 950 USD (1,150 - 1,650 BGN) $650 - 950 USD (1,150 - 1,650 BGN) $1,000 - 1,450 USD (1,700 - 2,500 BGN) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Croatia BA/BS required 10 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Face-to-face in Croatia EU Citizenship Business Professionals, Children $900 - 1,300 USD (6,000 - 8,400 HRK) $900 - 1,300 USD (6,000 - 8,400 HRK) $1,350 - 2,000 USD (9,000 - 13,100 HRK) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Czech Republic BA/BS required 10 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Most face-to- face in Czech Republic; Some phone/skype in advance Tourist visa, convert to contractor visa or EU Citizenship Business Professionals, Children $800 - 1,600 USD (18,000 - 37,000 CZK) $1,000 - 1,500 USD (23,000 - 34,000 CZK) $2,400 - 4,500 USD (55,000 - 103,000 CZK) **Zivno Visa costs not included Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
France BA/BS required 10 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Face-to-face in France Student visa, work visa through government program, EU Citizenship Business Professionals $1,400 - 2,300 USD (1,200 - 2,000 EUR) $800 - 1,800 USD (700 - 1,600 EUR) *TAPIF Stipend: 965 EUR $2,100 - 3.500 USD (1,900 - 3,100 EUR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Georgia BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 Months Year Round Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Phone/skype in advance or Face-to-face in Georgia Tourist Visa Children $220 USD (600 GEL) *Stipend for TLG $220 USD (600 GEL) *Stipend for TLG $300 - 400 USD (800 GEL - 1,100 GEL) Housing provided by TLG program Yes
Germany BA/BS preferred, not required 10 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Face-to-face in Germany Tourist visa, convert to contractor visa or EU Citizenship Business Professionals, Children $1,100 - 2,000 USD (1,000 - 1,800 EUR) $1,000 - 2,200 USD (900 - 1,950 EUR) $3,000 - 4,500 USD (2,600 - 4,000 EUR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Greece BA/BS required 10 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Face-to-face in Greece EU Citizenship Business Professionals $800 - 1,100 USD (700 - 1,000 EUR) $800 - 1,100 USD (700 - 1,000 EUR) $1,200 - 2,000 USD (1,000 - 1,800 EUR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Hungary BA/BS required 10 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Phone/skype in advance or Face-to-face in Hungary Tourist visa, convert to work visa or EU Citizenship Business Professionals, Children $600 - 900 USD (167,800 - 252,700 HUF) $600 - 900 USD (167,800 - 252,700 HUF) $1,050 - 1,450 USD (265,450 - 366,600 HUF) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Italy BA/BS required 10 & 12 months Sept, Oct & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Face-to-face in Italy Tourist visa, student visa, EU Citizenship Business Professionals $900 - 1,150 USD (800 - 1,000 EUR) $900-1500 USD (800 - 1,300 EUR) $1,200 - $2,100 USD (1,050 - 1,850 EUR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Lithuania BA/BS required 10 & 12 months May and Aug for a Sept start Aug, Christmas Phone/skype in advance or Face-to-face in Lithuania EU Citizenship Business Professionals, Children $500 - 900 USD (450 - 800 EUR) $500 - 900 USD (450 - 800 EUR) $900 - 1,500 USD (800 - 1,300 EUR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Poland BA/BS preferred, not required 9 & 12 months Sept, Oct & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Phone/skype in advance or Face-to-face in Poland Tourist visa, convert to work visa EU Citizenship Business Professionals $750 - 1,000 USD (2,500 - 3,400 PLN) $750 - 1,050 USD (2,500 - 3,600 PLN) $900 - 1,800 USD (3,450 - 6,900 PLN)) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Portugal BA/BS required 10 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Face-to-face in Portugal EU Citizenship Business Professionals $1,300 - 1,700 USD (1,150 - 1,500 EUR) $1,300 – 1,700 USD (1,050 - 1,500 EUR) $2,300 - 2,900 USD (2,000 - 2,550 EUR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Romania BA/BS preferred, not required 9 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug Most face-to- face in Romania; Some phone/skype in advance Tourist visa, convert to work visa or EU Citizenship Business Professionals $500 - 800 USD (2,100 - 3,350 RON) $300 - 1,000 USD (1,250 - 4,200 RON)) $600 - 1500 USD (2,500 - 6,300 RON) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Russia BA/BS preferred, not required 12 months All Year Round Aug Phone/skype in advance or face-to-face in Russia Work visa Business Professionals, Children $500 - 1,000 USD (32,700 - 65,500 RUB) $500 - 1,400 USD (32,700 - 91,700 RUB) $1,000 - 1,800 USD (65,500 - 117,800 RUB) Some Free Housing No/Some return flight
Slovakia BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Phone/skype in advance or face-to-face in Slovakia Tourist visa, convert to work visa or EU Citizenship Business Professionals $500 - 800 USD (450 - 700 EUR) $500 - 800 USD (450 - 700 EUR) $1,100 - 1,700 USD (1000 - 1,500 EUR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Slovenia BA/BS preferred, not required 10 & 12 months Sept & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Most face-to- face in Slovenia; Some phone/skype in advance EU Citizenship, Student Visa or Youth Mobility Visa Business Professionals $850 - 1,250 USD (750 - 1,100 EUR) $850 - 1,250 USD (750 - 1,100 EUR) $1,200 - 1,850 USD (1,050 - 1,600 EUR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Spain BA/BS preferred, not required 10 & 12 months Sept- early Oct & Jan Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Face-to-face in Spain except government program in advance Student visa, EU Citizenship Business Professionals, Children (esp. government program) $500 - 1,000 USD (450 - 900 EUR) $800- 1,500 USD (700 - 1,300 EUR) $1,700 - 2,850 USD (1,500 - 2,500 EUR) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Turkey BA/BS required 12 months All Year Round Aug Phone/skype in advance or face-to-face in Turkey Work visa Business Professionals $550 - 900 USD (3,000 - 4,800 TRY) $550 - 1,150 USD (3,000 - 6,200 TRY) $1,100 - 1,800 USD (5,850 - 9,600 TRY) Some free housing or housing subsidy No
Ukraine BA/BS preferred 10 & 12 months Mostly Sept / All year around Aug, Christmas- 2nd week in Jan Phone/skype in advance or face-to-face in Ukraine Tourist visa, EU Citizenship Business Professionals, Children $600 - $925 USD (16,000 - 25,000 UAH) $600 - $925 USD (16,000 - 25,000 UAH) $1,200 - 1,800 USD (32,425 - 48,650 UAH) Some Free Housing No
MIDDLE EAST  
Bahrain BA/BS required/ MA preferred 12 months All Year Round/ May – Aug preferred Islamic Holidays Phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $650 - 1,050 USD (250 - 400 BHD) Plus housing $1,500 - 3,000 USD (550 - 1,100 BHD) Can save $800+ USD/Mo $1,100 - 1,500 USD (400 - 550 BHD) Free Housing or Housing Subsidy Yes
Egypt BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months All Year Round/ May – Aug preferred Islamic Holidays Face-to-face in Egypt; Some phone/skype in advance Tourist visa convert to work visa Business Professionals, Children $300 - 700 USD (5,200 - 12,300 EGP) $300 - 700 USD (5,200 - 12,300 EGP) $1,000 - 1,500 USD (17,600 - 26,400 EGP) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer Rarely
Israel BA/BS required 6 &12 months All Year Round Jewish Holidays Face-to-face in Israel; Some phone/skype in advance Tourist visa convert to work visa; right of return Business Professionals, Children $1,000 - 1,500 USD (3,500 - 5,500 ILS) $700 - 1,500 USD (2,500 - 5,500 ILS) $1,500 - 2,000 USD (5,400 - 7,300 ILS) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer Rarely
Jordan BA/BS preferred, not required 6 & 12 months All Year Round/ May – Aug preferred Islamic Holidays Face-to-face in Jordan; Some phone/skype in advance Tourist visa convert to work visa Business Professionals, Children $650 - 1,000 USD (450 - 700 JOD) $650 - 1,200 USD (450 - 850 JOD) $1,000 - 1,500 USD (700 - 1,050 JOD) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer Rarely
Kuwait BA/BS required/ MA preferred 12 months All Year Round/ May – Aug preferred Islamic Holidays Phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $650 - 1,000 USD (200 - 300 KWD) Plus housing $1,500 - 3,300 USD (450 - 1,000 KWD) Can save $850+ USD/Mo $1,000 - 1,500 USD (300 - 450 KWD) Free Housing or Housing Subsidy Yes
Lebanon BA/BS preferred, not required 6 &12 months All Year Round Islamic Holidays Face-to-face in Lebanon Tourist visa convert to work visa Business Professionals, Children $900 - 1,500 USD (1,400,000 - 2,300,000 LBP) $900 - 1,500 USD (1,400,000 - 2,300,000 LBP) $1,800 - 3,000 USD (2,700,000 - 4,500,000 LBP) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Morocco BA/BS required 6 & 12 months All Year Round Islamic Holidays Face-to-face in Morocco Tourist visa convert to work visa Business Professionals, Children $500 - 1,000 USD (4,600 - 9,500 MAD) $500 - 1,000 USD (4,600 - 9,500 MAD) $1,000 - 1,500 USD (9,500 - 14,300 MAD) Self-pay, Housing advice provided by employer No
Oman BA/BS required/ MA preferred 12 months All Year Round/ May – Aug preferred Islamic Holidays Phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $800 - 1,550 USD (300 - 600 OMR) Plus housing $1,600 - 3,100 USD (600 - 1,200 OMR) Can save $800+ USD/Mo $1,000 - 1,500 USD (400 - 600 OMR) Free Housing or Housing Subsidy Yes
Qatar BA/BS required/MA preferred 12 months All Year Round Islamic Holidays Phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $800 - 2,000 USD (2,900 - 7,300 QAR) Plus housing $1,600 - 4,000 USD (5,800 - 14,600 QAR) Can save $800+ USD/Mo $1,500 - 2,500 USD (5,500 - 9,100 QAR) Free Housing or Housing Subsidy Yes
Saudi Arabia BA/BS required/ MA preferred 12 months All Year Round/ May – Aug preferred Islamic Holidays Phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $700 - 1,000 USD (2,600 - 3,750 SAR) Plus housing $1,500 - 3,000 USD (5,600 - 11,250 SAR) Can save $800+ USD/Mo $1,000 - 1,500 USD (3,750 - 5,600 SAR) Free Housing or Housing Subsidy Yes
Turkey BA/BS required 12 months All Year Round Aug Phone/skype in advance or face-to-face in Turkey Work visa Business Professionals $550 - 900 USD (3,000 - 4,800 TRY) $550 - 1,150 USD (3,000 - 6,200 TRY) $1,100 - 1,800 USD (5,850 - 9,600 TRY) Some free housing or housing subsidy No
UAE (including Dubai & Abu Dhabi) BA/BS required/ MA preferred 12 months All Year Round Islamic Holidays Phone/skype in advance Work visa in advance Business Professionals, Children $1,000 - 1,500 USD (3,700 - 5,500 AED) Plus housing $1,800 - 5,000 USD (6,700 - 18,500 AED) Can save $800+ USD/Mo $1,500 - 2,500 USD (5,500 - 9,200 AED) Free Housing or Housing Subsidy Yes

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