The expectations are high as you anxiously await your new bundle of joy. A new baby is always a blessing but it might be a source of stress for many when trying to obtain a UAE Residence Visa for them is concerned.
However, do not worry as this article will give you an overview of what to do to apply for your baby’s UAE Residence Visa in three main steps.
New Born Baby Residence Visa in UAE – Mabrouk Ma Yak
The UAE has used modern technology to optimize the process of applying for your newborn Residency Visa by introducing an eService called ‘Mabrouk Ma Yak’ that helps in the registration process and acquisition of a passport for the newborn.
In addition to this service platform, the conventional process of physically visiting the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) offices to apply for a Residency Visa and registration for your newborn has been made more efficient.
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According to the Federal Laws of the UAE, the process of registering a newborn and acquiring a Residency Visa should take place within the first 120 days after birth. Defaulting this makes the parents liable to pay a daily fine of up to 100 AED for every day after 120 days.
New Born Baby Visa Cost in UAE
Here is the cost breakdown for issuing a residence visa for a new born baby in UAE.
| Application Fee | AED 100 |
| Issuance Fee | AED 100 |
| Smart Services | AED 100 |
| Electronic Services and ICP | AED 50 |
| Total Cost | AED 350 |
The total cost for a new born baby visa in UAE is AED 350.
How to Apply for a New Born Baby Residence Visa in UAE?
Native residents of the UAE may choose to apply for their new-born Residency Visa via online platforms. The conventional method involves making the application and delivering the necessary documents physically.
In the UAE, this is a compulsory process for foreigners who also have to visit their Country’s Embassies to register and issue resident permits.
Follow the below steps to apply for a newborn baby residence visa in UAE:
- Visit the Typing Centre or Amer Centre. Here they will help you fill out an application form. Service charges will apply for typing and these charges may vary from one Amer Centre to another.
- Visit the GDRFA offices located in Al Jafiliya to submit the application form and other necessary documents required as per the Federal Law requirements. You may be charged for the services offered.
- After submission of the application forms and other relevant data and documents, you will have to wait up to five working days for them to process the application. If the application is a success, you will receive the Residence Visa at the home address you provided.
Alternatively, you can drop by the GDRFA offices and pick up the Visa personally. Finally, the parent will be in charge of ensuring that the Residency Visa is stamped by the immigration department.
List of Documents Required for New Born Baby Visa in UAE
- The typing office prepared a Visa application form
- The original and a copy of the newborn are the attested birth certificate
- New- born’s passport
- Parents’ passport copies
- The original and a copy of the attested parent’s marriage certificate
- Three of the newborn’s passport-sized photos, with their eyes open
- A passport copy belonging to the sponsor
- A copy of the sponsor’s employment contract and a salary certificate
- Tenancy contracts are registered through the Ejari online system of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA)
- The required fees to process all the above documentation (such as the translation of a Residency Visa and so on)
What Happens When the Parents Are From Different Countries?
If the newborn’s parents are of different nationalities, the Federal Law dictates the newborn’s nationality be that of the father. During the pregnancy period, we recommend the parents contact their home embassy for the stipulated demands to apply for the country’s citizenship while still living overseas.
We hope this article has shed light on the process of applying for a Residence Visa for your Newborn.
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