Private tutor work permit in UAE: Who can apply and how to get it

Dubai: Looking to offer private tuition classes in the UAE but unsure how to do it legally? Now, you can apply for a permit free of charge to provide private lessons, whether one-on-one or in groups.

In 2023, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) introduced the ‘Private Teacher Work Permit’ to regulate private tutoring outside formal educational institutions and to prevent unregulated practices in this sector.

- Registered teachers in government or private schools
- Employees in the government and private sectors
- Unemployed individuals
- School students aged 15 to 18
- University students.

Depending on which category you apply under, the documents required will vary.

• A certificate of continuity of study for a student in the secondary stage/indicating that the student is enrolled at the university.
• The student’s last academic certificate.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the guardian.
• Certificate of good conduct.
• Medical fitness certificate.
• Valid identification documents (passport/residence visa/Emirates ID).
• A clear personal photo with a white background.

• Latest academic degree.
• Certificate of good conduct.
• Valid identification documents (passport/residence visa/Emirates ID).
• Medical fitness certificate.
• Experience certificate (if any).
• A clear personal photo with a white background

• Latest academic degree.
• Certificate of good conduct.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer.
• Medical fitness certificate.
• Experience certificate (if any).
• Valid identification documents (passport/residence visa/Emirates ID).
• A clear personal photo with a white background.

• Certificate of good conduct.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer.
• Medical fitness certificate.
• Experience certificate (if any).
• Valid identification documents (passport/residence visa/Emirates ID).
• A clear personal photo with a white background.

- Visit the webpage: https://publicservices.mohre.gov.ae/UserNotifications/MohrePrivateTeacherWorkPermit

- Enter your Emirates ID number and then click on ‘Send OTP’ (One-time password).
The system will then show you some of the details on your file with the Ministry, including your full name, nationality, date of birth and phone number.

- You will then have four categories under which you can apply for the permit:
• Student category (university student/school student).
• Category of the unemployed.
• Category of workers in different sectors.
• A teacher registered in a public or private school.

Select the category relevant to you and upload the required documents.

- Download the ‘Code of Conduct’ document next, sign it and upload a digital copy to attach to your application.

- Click on ‘Submit’.

According to MOHRE, the application will be processed within five working days.

If you face issues with your application, you can reach out to MOHRE through their support website - https://support.mohre.gov.ae/ - or by calling them on 600 590000.

According to MOHRE, if an application is declined, it may be resubmitted after a period of six months.

Once your application is approved, your permit will be valid for two years, and needs to be renewed accordingly.

The permit application is free of cost.

According to MOHRE, this is also an option available to residents, provided that your UAE residence visa is valid, and you comply with the agreements between the two parties.

According to MOHRE, this permit covers both online and in-person activities.

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This article was originally published on December 18, 2023 and has been updated since.