 Requirements for English teachers around the world. Latin America. What do you need to be able to work as an English teacher in Latin American countries? Mexico. Qualifications. Minimum TEFL or TESOL certificate. Bachelor's degree sometimes required. Native non-native speakers. Native speakers or fluent non-native speakers. Experience. No experience necessary. Visa. Tourist visa converted after arrival. Work visa before arrival. Other. 24 to 55 years of age working visa age requirements. Argentina. Qualifications. Bachelor's degree is required. TEFL and TESOL certificate. Native non-native speakers. Native speakers only. Experience. Some teaching experience is preferred. Visa. Work visa before arrival. Brazil. Qualifications. A bachelor's degree is required. TEFL or TESOL certificate. Minimum of 120 hours. Native non-native speakers. Native speakers only. Experience. No experience necessary. Visa. Work visa before arrival. Other. Criminal background check required. Columbia. Qualifications. A bachelor's degree is required. TEFL or TESOL certificate. Minimum of 120 hours. Native non-native speakers. Native speakers or fluent non-native speakers. Experience. No experience necessary. Visa. Business visa. Visa. Business visa before arrival or apply in country. Costa Rica. Qualifications. TEFL or TESOL certificate. Minimum of 120 hours is required. A bachelor's degree is also required. Native non-native speakers. Native speakers only. Experience. No experience necessary. Visa. A tourist visa can be converted. Ecuador. Qualifications. A TEFL or TESOL certificate. Minimum of 120 hours is required. Bachelor's degree is usually preferred. Native non-native speakers. Native speakers only. Experience. No experience necessary. Visa. Work visa required. Chile. Qualifications. TEFL or TESOL certificate. Minimum of 120 hours is required. A bachelor's degree is also required. Native non-native speakers. Native speakers only. Experience. No experience necessary. Visa. Work visa applied for in Chile. Panama. Qualifications. TEFL or TESOL certificate. Native non-native speakers. Native speakers only. Or fluent non-native speakers. Experience. No experience necessary. Visa. Business visa applied for in Panama. Guatemala. Qualifications. A bachelor's degree is required. A TEFL or TESOL certificate. Minimum of 120 hours. Native non-native speakers. Native speakers or fluent non-native speakers. Experience. No experience necessary. Visa. Work visa required. Other. Volunteer teachers do not need formal qualifications.