{
  "id": 18853481,
  "title": "'As a teacher in the UAE, can I legally also tutor children?'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/as-a-teacher-in-the-uae-can-i-legally-also-tutor-children-18853481",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-08T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/11/08/as-a-teacher-in-the-uae-can-i-legally-also-tutor-children/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Teachers in the UAE are allowed to provide private tutoring services, but they must adhere to specific guidelines and obtain the necessary licensing. To begin, teachers should review their employment contract to determine if there are any restrictions or requirements regarding additional work. If the contract is silent on the matter, it is advisable to seek formal approval from the employer, particularly if the employer is the sponsor providing a residency visa.\n\nThe UAE Ministerial Resolution No. 710 of 2023, coordinated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and the Ministry of Education, governs the regulations for private tutoring in the UAE. This resolution outlines the application process for obtaining a private teacher work permit via the MOHRE website or smart app using the UAE Pass. To apply, teachers must provide a valid Emirates ID, passport, residency visa, photo, educational qualifications, a signed Ministry of Education code of conduct, and their latest educational/experience certificate. The permit is free and valid for two years, permitting both in-person and online tutoring sessions, as well as one-on-one or small group lessons.\n\nFor those planning to establish a commercial tutoring agency, additional requirements and procedures apply. If a teacher's employer has closed and the owner has left the country without notification, the teacher may face challenges in obtaining a visa cancellation. In such cases, the teacher can file a complaint with MOHRE, either by phone or through the MOHRE app. MOHRE will attempt to contact the employer, and if unsuccessful within a five to 10 working day window, the ministry can intervene to cancel the work permit and labour contract.\n\nOnce the work permit is canceled, the teacher must clear the immigration file to cancel the residency visa. This process requires visiting a Tasheel or ICP centre in the appropriate emirate (excluding Dubai) to request an \"exemption cancellation.\" For Dubai, the teacher should visit an Amer centre following the MOHRE cancellation process. If the teacher has sponsored family members or domestic staff, all dependent visas must also be canceled before the teacher's visa can be removed.\n\nUpon cancellation of all visas, the teacher will have a standard grace period ranging from 30 to 90 days, depending on the visa classification. During this time, the teacher can secure a new sponsor or employer. For further assistance, readers can contact Keren Bobker at keren@holbornassets.com or visit www.financialuae.com. Please note that the advice provided in this column does not constitute legal advice and is offered for general information purposes only.",
  "summary": "Question: I am a teacher at a private school but I would like to do some tutoring on the side to earn some extra income . I teach maths, and there is always a call for private lessons for students of all ages. I think my school lets us do this, but I don’t want to ask before knowing what the law permits. I also need to know what I have to do as I don’t want to do anything illegal or annoy my…",
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}