The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international teachers who wish to conduct research on school education at designated Japanese universities as Teacher Training Students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program as follows.

1．Eligibility

MEXT accepts applications from international students for study in Japan who satisfy the following qualifications and conditions. Its aim is to foster human resources who will become bridges of friendship between the grantee’s country and Japan through study in Japan and who will contribute to the development of both countries and the wider world.

• A Ghanaian National residing in Ghana
• Under the age of 35 as of 1 April 2016 (born on or after 2 April 1981)
• Graduate degree from universities or teacher training colleges with a total mark of second class upper division or higher
• Teaching experience for at least five years in elementary, junior high, senior high schools or in teacher training schools in Ghana
• Willingness to learn the Japanese language and have the ability to do research in Japanese

(1) Nationality:

Applicants must have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan. An applicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application is not eligible. However, persons with dual nationality who hold Japanese nationality and whose place of residence at the time of application is outside of Japan are eligible to apply as long as they choose the nationality of the other country and renounce their Japanese nationality by the date of their arrival in Japan. The First Screening must be conducted at the Japanese diplomatic mission in the country of which the applicant chooses the nationality.

(2) Age:

In principle, applicants must be born on or after April 2, 1989. Exceptions are limited to cases in which MEXT deems that the applicant could not apply within the eligible age limit due to the situation or circumstances of the applicant’s country (military service obligation, loss of educational opportunities due to disturbances of war, etc.). Personal circumstances (financial situation, family circumstances, state of health, circumstances related to applicant’s university or place of employment etc.) will not be considered for exceptions.

(3) Academic and Career Background:

Applicants must be graduates of universities or teacher training schools and have worked as teachers at primary/secondary educational institutions or teacher training schools (excluding universities) in their home countries for a total period of five years or more as of October 1, 2024. In-service faculty members in a higher education institution are not eligible.

(4) Japanese Language Ability:

Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese. Applicants must be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their understanding of Japan after arriving in Japan. Applicants must also have the ability to do research and adapt to living in Japan.
(5) Health: Applicants must submit a health certificate in the prescribed format signed by a physician attesting that the applicant has no physical or mental conditions hindering the applicant’s study in Japan.
(6) Arrival in Japan: In principle, applicants must be able to arrive in Japan by the designated period (usually September or October) between the day two weeks before the course starts and the starting date of the course. If the applicant cannot arrive in Japan during the specified period for personal reasons, travel expenses to Japan will not be paid. Excluding cases in which MEXT deems as unavoidable circumstances, the applicant must withdraw from this scholarship program if the applicant cannot arrive in Japan by the end of the specified period above which decided by MEXT or the accepting university.

(7) Visa Requirement:

An applicant shall, in principle, newly obtain a “Student” visa at the Japanese diplomatic mission located in the applicant’s country of nationality, and enter Japan with the newly obtained residence status of “Student”. Accordingly, even if the applicant already has other residence status (“Permanent resident,” “Long-term resident,” etc.), the applicant must change it to the “Student” status and re-enter Japan. Moreover, the applicant should be aware that after expiration of the status as a MEXT Scholarship student and even if the student again applied for their original resident status of “Permanent resident” or “Long-term resident,” such resident statuses might not be necessarily granted. It should be noted that if the grantee comes to Japan without newly obtaining the “Student” visa, the provision of the scholarship will be stopped.

(8) Return and continue to work after the end of the scholarship period:

Applicants must ensure that they return to their home country after the end of the final month of the scholarship period and resume their work as a teacher at his/her primary/secondary educational institution or teacher training school. Applicants shall utilize the results of their research on school education in Japan. If a guarantee fails this condition, he/she may be ordered to return the entire amount of the scholarship paid during the scholarship period. Those who are uncertain about returning and resuming their work after the end of the scholarship period should not apply for this program.

2. Form Distribution
Qualified candidates may download application forms from link below;
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-teacher.html

3. Application Form Dispatch
Completed application forms should be sent to;
The Registrar, Scholarship Secretariat
P.O.Box M75, Accra
Tel: 0302 662681/662732

4. Deadline for Form Submission
(NB: Only short-listed applicants will be informed of further procedures)

Course Guide of Teacher Training Program
Course Guide should be downloaded from the link below;
https://www.mext.go.jp/content/20231222-mxt_kotokoku02-000033234-12.pdf

NB: Please note the following:  
The scholarship schedule COULD BE CHANGED OR EVEN CANCELLED depending on prevailing circumstances.
Only shortlisted applicants will be informed of further procedures.
Only shortlisted applicants will submit medical certificate. The Embassy of Japan in Ghana will inform those who will submit the medical certificate.
Please DO NOT use the forms for the previous year.

*Previous exam papers for written exams are available from the link below;
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination.html

For more information, please contact;
Embassy of Japan in Ghana (Public Relations/ Cultural Section)
     Dr. Hideyo Noguchi Street, West Cantonments
     Tel: 0302765060/1
E-mail: prudence.kuuridong@ar.mofa.go.jp

US Visa Application New Website Update

Important Update:  The U.S. Embassy in Accra is moving to a new visa services provider on August 26, 2024.  Access to the old visa service provider’s website and services will cease on August 16, 2024.  You will not be able to make a new visa appointment, cancel or reschedule an existing appointment, or access customer service, between August 16 and August 26, 2024.

All current nonimmigrant visa interview appointments remain valid.

If your interview is scheduled on or before August 16: No further action is required. You may continue to access your account at ustraveldocs.com to review your appointment details and contact customer service as necessary.

E. If your interview is scheduled between August 16 and August 26: No further action is required, but you will no longer have access to your ustraveldocs.com account after August 16. This means you will not be able to cancel or reschedule your appointment from August 16 to August 26 and will have no access to customer service. You should print your appointment confirmation letter before August 16, and we strongly encourage you to attend your visa interview. If you fail to appear for your scheduled interview, please check here after August 26 for instructions on rescheduling your appointment.   

 

Visa Status Check Online

If your interview is scheduled for August 26 or later: No further action is required, but you will no longer have access to your ustraveldocs.com account after August 16.  This means you will not be able to cancel or reschedule your appointment from August 16 to August 26 and will have no access to customer service.  Beginning August 26, check this website for a link to the new visa services website and updated information on creating a new user account.  You will need to create this new account to review your account information, make changes, submit requests, or to contact customer service.  Print your appointment confirmation letter before August 16 in case you experience technical issues in creating your new account. Applicants must resubmit requests for expedited appointments if they have not received a response by August 16.

If you have paid the visa application fee but have not scheduled an interview: We strongly encourage you to schedule a visa appointment as soon as possible, and read the information provided above based on your interview date.

E. If you have not paid the visa application fee and are planning to travel to the United States in August or September: We strongly encourage you to pay the visa application fee and schedule your visa appointment as soon as possible, and read the information provided above based on your interview date.  Please note that visa appointment slots in August and September are very limited, and you may not be able to schedule your appointment before your travel date.  If so, you may wish to wait until after August 26 to begin the nonimmigrant visa process.

Guide to Apply for a US Embassy Job in your Country 2024

If you have not paid the MRV fee and are planning to travel to the United States after August or September: We recommend that you wait until after August 26 to begin the nonimmigrant visa process.

IMPORTANT DATES:

August 16 – Last day to access your account on ustraveldocs.com to pay the visa application fee, schedule appointments, and contact customer service.

2. August 21 – Last day to drop off your documents at Premium Delivery locations. 

August 23 – Last day to drop off your documents at locations in Ghana for delivery to the Embassy.

4. August 26 – New visa appointment website goes live. Fee payments, appointment scheduling, and customer service are available.   New document drop-off and pickup locations are available.

Teaching Abroad Direct Jobs: Salary, Visa Sponsorship, and Opportunities

About the Schengen visa Application, Duration and Fees

What is a Schengen visa?

A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals to make a short, temporary visit of up to 90 days in any 180-day period to a country in the Schengen area.

Schengen visas come in 3 forms:

single-entry visa – allowing you to enter the Schengen area once;
multiple-entry visa – allowing several visits to the Schengen area for as long as the visa is valid;
airport transit visa – allows you to connect through the international transit area of an airport in the Schengen area during a stopover or a change of flights. It does not allow you to leave the international transit area.

How long can you stay?

The short-stay visa calculator

can help you calculate the remaining period you are allowed to stay in a Schengen country.

 Instructions for Using the Calculator

 

Modes of Operation

1. Control Mode:
   • Function: Calculates the length of previous and/or ongoing stays.
   • Outcome: Determines if the stay complies with the 90 days / 180-day rule.
     • If compliant: Displays “No overstay in the registration period.”
     • If not compliant: Shows the number of days spent in the 180-day period and indicates the overstay period.
   • Additional Info: Provides the last possible day of stay within the rule.
2. Planning Mode:
   • Function: Calculates the maximum allowable stay for a future date.
   • Outcome: States the maximum authorized stay duration or possible overstay information, similar to Control Mode.

Entering Dates

• Date Format: Use “dd/mm/yy” (e.g., “010124” for January 1, 2024).
• Error Handling: Incorrect date format will trigger an error message.
• Date of Entry/Control Box:
  • Control Mode: Date of control.
  • Planning Mode: Date of entry.

Entering Stays

• Columns:
  • First column: Entry dates.
  • Second column: Exit dates.
  • Third column: Length of stay (auto-filled by calculator).
• Tab Key: Use to navigate between boxes.
• Chronology: Dates do not need to be in chronological order, but entry and exit dates must correspond.
• Passport Mode:
  • Function: Allows random order entry, sorted automatically by the calculator.
  • Format: “+” for entry dates and “-” for exit dates (e.g., “+010124” for January 1, 2024).
  • Note: Primarily for border guards.

Special Cases

• Missing Dates: Calculator will not work if any entry or exit date is missing.
• Current Stays: Add the current date as the last exit date if still in the Schengen area.
• Exclusions: Do not include stays authorized by residence permits or long-stay visas (D-type visa).

Deleting Entries

• Reset Button: Clears all entries.
• Delete Key: Removes specific entries.

The user’s guide

provides step by step instructions and practical examples to help you use the calculator.
Who needs to apply for a Schengen visa?

Calculator

Citizens of certain non-EU countries must hold a short-stay visa when travelling to the Schengen area.

Consult the EU list of countries whose citizens are required to hold a visa
when crossing its external borders. There are exceptions to the visa requirements

for certain types of traveller to certain countries (e.g. diplomats, armed forces, refugees, pupils on school excursions).

Airport transit visas

Some non-EU nationals must also hold an airport transit visa when connecting through the international transit areas of airports located in any of the Schengen States

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For citizens of certain additional countries, an airport transit visa is required when connecting through the international transit areas of airports located in some of the Schengen countries

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There are some categories of people who are exempt from the requirement to hold an airport transit visa (see Article 3(5) of the Visa Code).

Where to apply

You must lodge your application for a Schengen visa at the consulate of the country you intend to visit.

Visiting more than 1 Schengen countries: apply at the consulate of the country where you will spend the longest time.
Visiting several Schengen countries (for stays of equal length): apply at the consulate of the first country you will visit.

As a general rule, you must apply for a Schengen visa at the consulate with territorial responsibility for the country where you are legally resident.

When to apply

You must submit your application to the consulate at least 15 days before your intended journey and no earlier than 6 months beforehand.

You may have to book an appointment before lodging the application.

What documents are needed to apply?

A valid passport. The passport’s expiry date should be at least 3 months after the date of your departure from the Schengen area. For multiple-entry visas, the expiry date should be at least 3 months after your departure from the last country visited.

A visa application form

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A photo in compliance with ICAO standards

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Medical insurance covering emergency medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation (including in the event of death).

Supporting documents relating to the purpose of your stay, evidence of financial means and accommodation during your stay, and evidence of your intention to return to your home country after your stay.

Your fingerprints will be collected when you submit your application (exemptions exist for specific categories of applicants).

Additional documents may also be requested by the consulates.

How much does a visa cost?

€90 for adults
€45 for children aged 6-12
€35 for applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belarus
€67,50 for applicants from Cabo Verde.

An additional fee may apply if you go through visa service centres, which collect applications on behalf of consulates in some cases.

The visa fee can be waived for specific categories of applicants.
How long does the application take to process?

The normal processing time for a visa application is 15 days.

This period may be extended to up to 45 days if a more detailed examination of the application and/or additional documents are required.

Under certain conditions, family members of EU or EEA citizens falling under the Free Movement Directive are eligible for a free and accelerated visa procedure.
Refusal of a visa application

If your application is rejected, you will be told:

source; https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en

South Africa Visa-Free Countries and Passport Holders Who Are Exempted from Visa

Explore the current South Africa Visa Free Countries and Passport Holders Who Are Exempted from Visa this year. This is  Subject to change without notice. 

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Exemptions

1. South African Passport Holders:
   • Do not require a port of entry visa.
2. SADC Staff Members:
   • Travel on a SADC laissez-passer.
   • Exempt for bona fide official business visits up to 90 days and in transit.
3. United Nations Laissez-Passers Holders:
   • Excluding agencies except for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
   • Exempt for official visits, transit, or accreditation for UN missions up to 90 days.
   • Must possess relevant letters or identification documents.
4. Foreign Military Forces:
   • Attending matters with the South African National Defence Force.
   • Exempt for any duration, provided they have valid passports and letters of invitation and consent.
5. Foreign Commercial Heavy-Duty Vehicle Drivers:
6.  
   • From Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.
   • Exempt for the period matching their country’s visa-free entry.
   • Must produce a letter confirming employment with a transport company abroad.
7. General Work Visa Exemptions for Drivers:
   • Foreign drivers employed by South African companies.
   • Exempt, provided they produce a letter confirming employment.
   • Issued visitor’s visas in terms of section 11(1)(a) and 11(2) of the Immigration Act for up to 90 days.
8. Transit Visas:
   • Effective 18 December 2015, not required for travellers (except deportees) transiting through OR Tambo, Cape Town, King Shaka, and Lanseria International Airports.
   • Deportees must have a transit visa and be escorted.
9. Pakistan and Bangladesh Passport Holders:
   • Effective 1 August 2022, require a port of entry or transit visa when entering South Africa en route to another country.
10. Visa Exemption List:
    • The attached schedule outlines national passport holders exempt from port of entry visa requirements, the passport types exempt, and the visa exemption period.
    • Administrative processing fee details included for certain countries.
11. Individual Visa Exemption Withdrawal:
    • If your individual visa exemption is withdrawn, submit a port of entry visa application through the South African Embassy/High Commission/Consulate General in your country of origin or long-term residence.

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Visa Exemption List

Country/Organization	Passport Type	Visa Fees
African Union Laissez-Passer	90 Days	No
African Development Bank Laissez-Passers	90 Days	No
Albania (Republic of)	120 Days	Yes
Algeria	30 Days	No
Andorra (Principality of)	90 Days	Yes
Angola (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Anguilla	90 Days	Yes
Antigua and Barbuda	30 Days	No
Argentina	90 Days	No
Australia	90 Days	Yes
Austria (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Bahamas	30 Days	Yes
Barbados	30 Days	No
Belarus (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Belgium	90 Days	Yes
Belize*	30 Days	Yes
Benin (Republic of)	30 Days	Yes
Bermuda	90 Days	No
Bolivia, Plurinational State of	30 Days	No
Botswana	90 Days	No
Brazil	90 Days	No
British Antarctic Territory	90 Days	Yes
British Indian Ocean Territory	90 Days	Yes
British Virgin Island	90 Days	No
Bulgaria (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Canada	90 Days	Yes
Cape Verde	30 Days	No
Cayman Islands	90 Days	Yes
Chile	90 Days	No
China (People’s Republic of)	30 Days	Yes
Comoros (Union of)	90 Days	Yes
Congo (Democratic Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Costa Rica	30 Days	No
Croatia (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Cuba (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Cyprus	90 Days	No
Czech Republic	90 Days	No
Denmark (Kingdom of)	90 Days	Yes
Ducie and Oeno Islands	90 Days	Yes
Ecuador	90 Days	No
Egypt	30 Days	No
Ethiopia (The Federal Democratic Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Falkland Islands	90 Days	Yes
Finland (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
France (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Gabon (Republic of)	30 Days	Yes
Germany (Federal Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Ghana (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Gibraltar	90 Days	Yes
Greece (Hellenic Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Guernsey	90 Days	No
Guinea (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Guyana	30 Days	No
Henderson	90 Days	Yes
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China)	30 Days	Yes
Hungary	120 Days	No
Iceland (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
India	90 Days	No
Indonesia (Republic of)	30 Days	Yes
Ireland	90 Days	No
Isle of Man	90 Days	No
Israel	90 Days	No
Italy (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Ivory Coast (Republic of Còte D’Ivoire)	30 Days	Yes
Jamaica	90 Days	Yes
Japan	90 Days	Yes
Jersey	90 Days	No
Jordan	30 Days	No
Kenya (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland)	30 Days	No
Lesotho (Kingdom Of)	30 Days	No
Liberia	90 Days	Yes
Liechtenstein	90 Days	No
Lithuania (Republic of)	30 Days	Yes
Luxembourg (Grand Duchy of)	90 Days	Yes
Macau	30 Days	No
Madagascar (Republic of)	30 Days	Yes
Malawi	30 Days	No
Malaysia	90 Days	Yes
Maldives	30 Days	No
Mali (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Malta	90 Days	No
Mauritius	30 Days	No
Mexico	90 Days	No
Monaco (Principality of)	90 Days	Yes
Montserrat	90 Days	Yes
Morocco (Kingdom of)	30 Days	Yes
Mozambique (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Namibia	30 Days	No
Netherlands (Kingdom of the)	90 Days	Yes
New Zealand	90 Days	Yes
Nicaragua (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Norway	90 Days	Yes
Palau	30 Days	Yes
Palestine	30 Days	No
Panama (Republic of)	90 Days	No
Paraguay	90 Days	No
Peru	90 Days	No
Philippines	30 Days	Yes
Pitcairn	90 Days	Yes
Poland (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Portugal	90 Days	Yes
Qatar	30 Days	No
Romania	90 Days	Yes
Russia (Russian Federation)	90 Days	Yes
Rwanda (Republic of)	30 Days	Yes
Saint Helena	90 Days	Yes
Saint Kitts and Nevis	30 Days	No
Saint Lucia	30 Days	No
Saint Pierre and Miquelon	90 Days	Yes
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	30 Days	No
Samoa	30 Days	Yes
San Marino	90 Days	Yes
Sao Tome and Principe	30 Days	No
Senegal (Republic of)	30 Days	Yes
Serbia (Republic of)	30 Days	Yes
Seychelles	30 Days	No
Singapore	90 Days	Yes
Slovak Republic	90 Days	Yes
Slovenia (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
South Korea	90 Days	Yes
Spain	90 Days	Yes
Sri Lanka	30 Days	No
Suriname	30 Days	Yes
Sweden	90 Days	Yes
Switzerland (Confederation of)	90 Days	Yes
Tanzania (United Republic of)	30 Days	No
Thailand (Kingdom of)	30 Days	Yes
Togo	90 Days	Yes
Tristan da Cunha	90 Days	Yes
Tunisia (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Turkey	30 Days	No
Uganda (Republic of)	90 Days	Yes
Ukraine	30 Days	No
United Arab Emirates	30 Days	No
United Kingdom	90 Days	Yes
United States of America	90 Days	Yes
Uruguay	90 Days	No
Vatican City	90 Days	Yes
Venezuela	90 Days	No
Zambia (Republic of)	30 Days	No
Zimbabwe (Republic of)	30 Days	No

Note: Visa exemption applies to various passport types including Diplomatic, Official, and Ordinary, depending on the country. Please consult the South African Embassy for specific requirements related to your passport type.

Contact Information

Department of Home Affairs
Address: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001
Phone: +27 (0)12 406 2500
Website: www.dha.gov.za

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Disclaimer: The visa exemption list is subject to change without notice. Always verify the current visa requirements with the nearest South African diplomatic or consular office before travel.

Teaching Jobs and Salaries on Find a Job DWP Gov UK

On the Find a Job DWP portal, you can search and obtain accurate information on various teaching jobs and their respective salaries. Here is a Guide to navigating Teaching Jobs and Salaries on Find a Job DWP Gov UK Portal

For Foreign Applicants

If you are a foreign applicant, ensure you look for job listings that offer visa sponsorship. Most of these positions require you to have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

How to Find Your Teaching Job

1. Visit the Find a Job DWP Gov UK Portal: Go to the https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk  – Find a Job DWP Gov UK;  website.
2. Search for Jobs:
   • In the search bar, enter “Teacher”.
   • Set the location to “UK” to see all available teaching positions across the country.
   • You can also enter specific cities to narrow down your search.

Examples of Job Listings and Requirements

Essential Requirements:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS
• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Professional references covering the last two full years
• Experience working in a UK primary school

How to Apply

1. Select a Job: Click on the specific job type to view detailed information, including salary, qualifications, and other requirements.
2. Apply: On the job listing page, click “Apply Here” to be redirected to the application page. Note that some listings may have geolocation restrictions, and you might not be able to apply if you are not currently in the UK.

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Job Listings

Teachers

• Nexus Teach – Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Salary: £25,550 to £46,550 per year
  • Details: Full-time, on-site positions
• Senploy – Bolton, Greater Manchester
  • Salary: £130 to £230 per day
  • Details: Full-time, contract position for a primary teacher in Year 4 starting
• Teacheractive Limited – NP4
  • Salary: £157.66 to £160 per day
  • Details: Permanent, full-time position as a Humanities Teacher in Cwmbran starting September.
• Senploy – Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • Salary: £150 to £200 per day
  • Details: Full-time, permanent Year 6 Teacher position.
• Teacheractive Limited – CF14
  • Salary: £157.66 to £160 per day
  • Details: Full-time, temporary position as a Maths Teacher in Cardiff starting September.
• Senploy – Plymouth
  • Salary: £115 to £135 per day
  • Details: Full-time, permanent positions for primary teachers in Plymouth.
• Senploy – Bracknell
  • Salary: £140 to £210 per day
  • Details: Full-time, permanent positions for teachers or cover supervisors.
• Senploy – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
  • Salary: £150 to £230 per day
  • Details: Full-time, contract positions for teachers in the field of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Senploy – Alfreton
  • Salary: £150 to £220 per day
  • Details: Full-time, contract positions for teachers in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Senploy – Cardiff
  • Salary: £158.66 to £160 per day
  • Details: Full-time, temporary positions for teachers in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Explore More

To explore more teaching jobs and their details, visit the Find a Job DWP Gov UK –  https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk portal.

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By following these steps and tips, you can efficiently search for and apply to teaching jobs in the UK, ensuring that you meet all necessary requirements and qualifications.

How Much is UK Visa Fee from Your Country Check

To check the current Visa Application Fee for the UK from various countries ( South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Canada, India etc) for different visa types such as Work Visa, Student Visa, and Visitor Visa, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Check UK Visa Application Fee portal.
2. Select Your Country:
   • Choose the country you are making your application from.
   • Click on “Next.”
3. Select the Visa Category:
   • Choose the visa category you would like to see fees for (Visit, Work, Students, etc.).
   • Click on “Next.”
4. Select the Visa Type:
   • Choose the specific visa type you would like to see fees for or select “All.”

Here are some examples of UK visa fees for specific countries and visa types:

Example: Ghana

1. Select the country you are making your application from:
   • Country: Ghana
2. Select the visa category you would like to see fees for:
   • Category: Other
3. Select the visa type you would like to see fees for:
   • Type: Select “Show all”

Exempt Visa Types

• Diplomatic Posting to the UK: Free of charge
• Diplomatic Posting to the UK (Dependant): Free of charge
• Members of International Organisations on Official Visits: Free of charge
• Official Transit through the UK: Free of charge
• Official Visit to the UK: Free of charge

Members of Armed Forces and Their Families (Non-Settlement)

• HM Forces personnel or Member of foreign armed force – exempt from immigration control: Free of charge
• Dependants of exempt international forces applying under Part 10 of Appendix Armed Forces: $839

Other Visas

• FCO Strategic performance fund and bilateral projects: Free of charge
• Single entry visa to replace a biometric residence permit: $203

Commonwealth / Overseas Territories

• Receiving/handling/forwarding applications on behalf of Commonwealth Countries/Overseas Territories: $186

Other Fees

• Hong Kong British National (Overseas) for 30 months – main and dependants: $237
• Hong Kong British National (Overseas) for 5 years – main and dependants: $329
• Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode (outside the UK): $724
• Transfer of Conditions (Vignette Transfer) application made overseas: $203
• Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): $13

Priority Service Fees (also applicable to the Isle of Man, Jersey, and Guernsey unless specified as UK only)

• Priority service for settlement applications: $659
• Priority service for non-settlement: $659
• Super Priority Service: $1317
• International contact centre – via telephone (per minute): $1
• International contact centre – via email (per query): $4
• Registered Traveller (UK only) – adult: $66
• Registered Traveller (UK only) – child: $32
• Registered Traveller (UK only) – registration of new documents: $26

Common Searches

• UK Visa fee for 6 months
• How much is UK visa fee in Nigeria
• Visa fees for UK from India
• UK visitor visa fees
• UK visa fees 2024
• UK visa fees in pounds
• UK tier 2 visa fees
• Visa fees for UK student

By following these steps, you can easily check the UK visa fees for different countries and visa types.

UK Visa Application Fee Checker Portal Click Here  https://visa-fees.homeoffice.gov.uk

Here is the information about work and visitor visa fees, formatted for clarity:

Work Visa

Points-based system, Tier 1 (also applicable to the Isle of Man)

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Tier 1 (Investor) – main applicant and dependants	2482
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) – dependants only	1569
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) – dependants only	943

Work – applications made outside the UK (also applicable in the Isle of Man)

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Skilled Worker (certificate of sponsorship for three years or less) – main applicant and dependants	947
Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker (up to 3 years) – main applicant and dependants	947
T2 Minister of Religion – main applicant and dependants	947
Skilled Worker (certificate of sponsorship for over three years) – main applicant and dependants	1870
Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker (more than 3 years) – main applicant and dependants	1870
International Sportsperson (certificate of sponsorship for 12 months or less) – main applicant and dependants	393
International Sportsperson (certificate of sponsorship for over 12 months) – main applicant and dependants	947
Skilled Worker – shortage occupation (certificate of sponsorship for three years or less, applications until 3 July 2024 with Certificate of Sponsorship issued before 4 April 2024) – main applicant and dependants	726
Skilled Worker – a job on the Immigration Salary List (certificate of sponsorship for three years or less, applications with Certificate of Sponsorship issued on or after 4 April 2024) – main applicant and dependants	726
Skilled Worker – shortage occupation (certificate of sponsorship for over three years, applications until 3 July 2024 with Certificate of Sponsorship issued before 4 April 2024) – main applicant and dependants	1428
Skilled Worker – shortage occupation (certificate of sponsorship for three years or less, applications until 3 July 2024 with Certificate of Sponsorship issued before 4 April 2024) – main applicant and dependants	374
Skilled Worker – shortage occupation (certificate of sponsorship for over three years, applications until 3 July 2024 with Certificate of Sponsorship issued before 4 April 2024) – main applicant and dependants	726
Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation – Health and Care Visa (certificate of sponsorship for three years or less) – main applicant and dependants	374
Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation – Health and Care Visa (certificate of sponsorship for over three years) – main applicant and dependants	726
Global Business Mobility – Graduate Trainee – main applicant and dependants	393
Global Business Mobility – Service Supplier – main applicant and dependants	393
Global Business Mobility – UK Expansion Worker – main applicant and dependants	393
Global Business Mobility – Secondment Worker – main applicant and dependants	393
High Potential Individual – main applicant and dependants	1083
Scale-up – main applicants and dependants	1083

Temporary Work (also applicable to Isle of Man)

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Temporary Work – Charity Work – main applicant and any dependants	393
Temporary Work – Creative Worker – main applicant and any dependants	393
Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange visa – main applicant and any dependants	393
Temporary Work – Religious Worker – main applicant and any dependants	393
Temporary Work – Youth Mobility Scheme – main applicant only	393
Temporary Worker – Seasonal Work – main applicant only	393
Temporary Work – International Agreement – main applicant and dependants	393

Other work categories

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Offshore worker	839
Overseas domestic worker in a private household	839
Representative of an overseas business – main applicant and dependants	947
An employee of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation	947
Sheep Shearer	839
UK ancestry	839
Innovator Founder – main applicant and dependants	1569
Endorsement fee under Innovator Founder route (payable to endorsing body) excluding VAT	1317
Contact point meeting with endorsing body under Innovator Founder route (payable to endorsing body) excluding VAT	659
Start-up – main applicant and dependants	573
Global Talent – main applicant (where Approval Letter is required)	253
Approval letter from a competent body in respect of an initial application for Global Talent	690
Global Talent – main applicant (where Approval Letter is not required)	943
Global Talent – dependants only	943

Other work categories – Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Work permit holder – Baliwick of Jersey and Baliwick of Guernsey – main applicant and dependants	947
Application for entry clearance to enter the Baliwick of Jersey and Bailiwick of Guernsey for the purposes of work permit employment for a period of 12 months or less – main applicant and dependants	393
Application for entry clearance to enter the Bailiwick of Jersey and Bailiwick of Guernsey for the purposes of low-skilled work permit employment for a period of 12 months or less – main applicant and dependants	393
Worker – Isle of Man – main applicant and dependants	947
Representative of overseas business – Isle of Man – main applicant and dependants	947

Exempt

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Diplomatic Posting to the UK	Free of charge
Diplomatic Posting to the UK (Dependant)	Free of charge
Members of International Organisations on Official Visits	Free of charge
Official Transit through the UK	Free of charge
Official Visit to the UK	Free of charge
Members of armed forces and their families (non-settlement)
HM Forces personnel or Member of foreign armed force – exempt from immigration control	Free of charge
Dependants of exempt international forces applying under Part 10 of Appendix Armed Forces	839

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Visitor Visa

Standard Visitor visa – for UK, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry)	151
Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years)	569
Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years)	1016
Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years)	1268
Visiting academic – more than 6 months up to 12 months	263
Marriage visitor visa	151
Permitted paid engagement visa	151
Private medical treatment – more than six months up to 11 months	263
Visit the UK in a Chinese tour group (UK only)	151

Short-term study visa

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Short term student studying English language for more than 6 months but not more than 11 months	263

Transit

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Direct Airside Transit (DATV)	46
Visitor in Transit visa	84
Visit purpose of joining a ship or aircraft as a member of crew of that ship or aircraft (fee also applicable to the Isle of Man)	84

Parents of children at school

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Parent of a Student child visa (up to 12 months) (Tier 4 Isle of Man)	839

Child visitors

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry)	151
Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years)	569
Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years)	1016
Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years)	1268

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Standard Visitor visa – for UK, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry)	151
Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years)	569
Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years)	1016
Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years)	1268
Visiting academic – more than 6 months up to 12 months	263
Marriage visitor visa	151
Permitted paid engagement visa	151
Private medical treatment – more than six months up to 11 months	263
Visit the UK in a Chinese tour group (UK only)	151

Short-term study visa

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Short term student studying English language for more than 6 months but not more than 11 months	263

Transit

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Direct Airside Transit (DATV)	46
Visitor in Transit visa	84
Visit purpose of joining a ship or aircraft as a member of crew of that ship or aircraft (fee also applicable to the Isle of Man)	84

Parents of children at school

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Parent of a Student child visa (up to 12 months) (Tier 4 Isle of Man)	839

Child visitors

Visa Type	Visa Application Fee (USD)
Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry)	151
Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years)	569
Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years)	1016
Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years)	1268