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Request for a No Objection Certificate or 'To Whom It May Concern' Certificate in respect of any matter related to a Private School

Service Details

Service Description

This service allows private schools to request a No Objection Certificate or a "To Whom It May Concern" certificate for school-related matters.

Customer base

Private Schools

Service fees

AED 100 - AED 500

Service timeline

3 working days
The processing period of 3 working days begins once KHDA has received all required documents.

Service channels

Terms and conditions

  • The KHDA Educational Services Permit and the Commercial Licence must be valid at the time of submitting the application for this service.
  • The specific reason for requesting the certificate must be clearly stated in the application.

The process

  • Apply via the KHDA Portal, clearly stating the purpose of the request.
  • The application is reviewed, and a decision is made.
  • Pay the applicable service fee (AED 100 for NOCs related to the clearance of book shipments through customs, AED 500 for NOCs related to other services).
  • The requested certificate is issued and made available to the school.
Page last updated 15 October 2025