UAE introduces Private Teacher Work Permit for remote tutors. Get visa within 5 days.

Highlights: UAE announces a two-year Work Permit for remote Tutors!

• The UAE recently announced a two-year work permit for remote tutors.
• The (MoHRE) and the (MoE) have launched the two-year work permit, known as the Private Teacher Work Permit.
• Registered teachers, university students, school-goers between the ages of 15-18, and both employed & unemployed professionals are eligible.
• The Private Teacher Work Permit also legalized private tuition in the UAE.  

 

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UAE’s Private Teacher Work Permit

The Private Teacher Work Permit was launched by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). The new permit has legalized private tuition in the UAE and is focused on modulating the process to avoid illegal practices.  

 

Who is eligible for the Private Teacher Work Permit?

The following are eligible to send in their applications for the Private Teacher Work Permit:

• Registered Teachers
• University students
• School-goers between 15-18 years of age
• Employed professionals
• Unemployed individuals

 

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Takeaways of the Private Tutor License

Given below are the key pointers of UAE's private tutor license:

• Validity: The Private Teacher work permit is valid for two years.
• Cost: The work permit is free of cost.
• Student limit: No limit or cap to the number of students a licensed tutor can teach.
• Application processing time: The Private Teacher work permit's standard processing time takes 1-5 days.
• Coverage: Both online and offline sessions can be conducted with the permit.
• Work flexibility: Tutors with the license can work from their native countries, provided they hold valid residency.
• Submission of application: The applications must be submitted online via MoHRE's official digital platforms.
• Application rejection: Rejected applicants can re-apply for the license after a 6-month timeframe.
• Penalty: Private tuitions conducted without the issued permit will lead to penalties.

*Details of the penalty costs and fines are yet to be revealed.  

 

 

Requirements for the Private Teacher Work Permit

The documents required for the private tutor license are as follows:

• A signed declaration form
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Valid UAE residency (Emirates ID or passport)
• No-objection certificate from the employer
• No-objection certificate from guardian (students taking up private tuition)
• Experience letters (If applicable)
• A photograph with a white background

 

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