Are you expecting a baby? It can be a bit daunting to obtain official documents for newborn . Here is our comprehensive guide on how new parents can apply for passports, Emirates IDs, visas, and birth certificates in the UAE.

Emirati Applicants: Getting a Newborn Birth Certificate in the UAE

To apply for a birth certificate for their baby, UAE nationals can use the integrated digital service, Mabrouk Ma Yak. Newborn Emiratis can take advantage of this service to:

• Birth certificates

• Emirates ID cards

• Insurance (thiqa)

• An entry is made in the Family Book for him or her

• Obtaining a passport

The name of your newborn will also be added to the population register of the country if you are a Mabrouk Ma Yak user.

Newborn Birth Certificate Requirements for Mabrouk Ma Yak

A father must apply for the service within three months of the birth of their child. There are also the following conditions:

• It is mandatory for the father to be a UAE national with a verified UAE Pass account

• The family book must include his wife

Mabrouk Ma Yak is only available at hospitals that are authorized to provide the service. When opening an account at an eligible hospital, parents must include the following documents:

• Book of family memories

• Valid Emirates ID for both parents

• Firstborn child's marriage certificate (needed only if the child is the woman's firstborn)

Mabrouk Ma Yak: How Do I Use It?

To obtain identification documents for newborn Emiratis, parents must notify the hospital in advance. And if you’re The next step is to follow these steps:

• To complete the process online, you will receive an SMS with a link.

• The second step is to access the Mabrouk Ma Yak online portal, upload the baby's picture, and enter the baby's name.

• The third step is to pay the online fee. 

An SMS will be sent to the parent requesting they visit the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) once the final step has been completed. During the visit, parents will need to produce their original family book, after which they will receive their newborn's identification documents. 

Birth certificates are issued by all UAE government hospitals. Private hospitals, however, follow a different process. An Arabic "notification of birth" will be issued by a private establishment. Birth certificates for private births must be obtained from the relevant health authorities in the emirate or from the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP).

Newborn Birth Certificate and Visa Application For Expatriates

The UAE requires expat residents to register a child's birth within 30 days of the child's birth. It's better to apply this as soon as possible. But if you are busy with other things, then hire a driver that will safely take you to the office. The child will adopt the nationality of the father if the parents are of different nationalities.

A Summary of the Documents Required

Parents must submit the following documents to the hospital of birth or the health authority of their emirate in order to obtain their newborn's birth certificate:

• Summary of hospital discharge

• Notification of hospital births

• Certificate of marriage attested (translated into Arabic if not in Arabic)

• The original passports and residence visas of the husband and wife

• Passport and residence visa copies

Additionally, all expats must have their birth certificates attested by these government establishments:

• International Cooperation and Foreign Affairs Ministry

• Health and Prevention Ministry

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Department of Health Abu Dhabi birth certificates are equal to those stamped by the Ministry of Health and Prevention. The following details are important to remember when applying for a UAE birth certificate:

• Within 120 days of the child's birth, international residents in the UAE must submit all formal documents. As part of this process, the Emirates ID, passport, birth certificate, and visa of the baby are required.

• After the '120-days' time limit expires, a penalty of AED 100 will apply. Exiting the country will also be prohibited for the child.

• After birth certificates have been attested, expatriate residents can apply for passports through their foreign embassies in the UAE.

• An appointment should be made at the embassy of your country. Make sure you have all the required documents and requirements.

Newborn in the UAE: How to Apply for Emirates Id and Residence Visa

An expat parent can apply for a UAE residence visa and Emirates ID for their child at a typing center. The Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship (FIAC) accepts online applications. The nearest Amer center is located in Dubai for parents living there.

Emirates IDs and residence visas can be obtained at an Amer Centre in Dubai if you meet the following requirements:

• A copy of the passports of the spouse and sponsor, along with a copy of their residency visas, is required

• Original birth certificate of the baby (attested)

• Please provide a copy of your registered tenancy agreement

• The newborn child's passport-sized photo (with the child's eyes open and a white background)

• Sponsor's Emirates ID (original)

If you're busy at work and don’t have time then you can hire a safe driver who will bring all your important documents from the specified location in your own car. E-visas are processed and delivered by Amer services in about two days. Your registered email address will receive the visa. Emirates IDs can be typed at an Amer Center or a FIAC center for your newborn. During the application process, please have the following documents handy:

• Emirates ID card original

• Newborn Emirates ID application

• Photograph of the entire family

The next step is to have your child's residency visa stamped on their passport. You will also need to take these documents to an Amer or typing center:

• Newborn baby's original passport

• Documents related to health insurance

• Sponsor's original Emirates ID

Check out how you can register a child's birth in Dubai for a more comprehensive look. The applicant will receive the visa back via the same courier service after it has been stamped.

Application for an Online Birth Certificate in the UAE

Both Emiratis and expats can now apply online for their newborn birth certificates. MOHAP has launched a digital service that allows parents to obtain birth certificates within one working day. A nominal fee of AED 60 will be charged. Depending on your payment method, you may be charged an additional fee.

Application Process Online

You can apply for an online birth certificate via the MOHAP website by following this step-by-step guide.

Website Application

• Including the provider's location and notification number in an SMS

• Log in to the e-system by entering your username and password

• Apply online and pay the AED 60 application fee

• For verification and matching of original documents, you can either have the certificate delivered or visit a public health center in the emirate

• If you use WhatsApp, the certificate will be emailed to you

Package For Mabrouk Ma Yak Applications

• Using the e-system, submit the application

• Fees for certificate insurance must be paid

• Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship will receive the application

Hospital or Public Health Center Applications

• Pay the fee and submit the application through the e-system

• A birth certificate will be issued after verification of the documents and original copies

• A parent or representative can receive the certificate

Documents Required for Emiratis

You will need the following documents when applying online for your newborn's birth certificate:

• Obtain an original and a copy of your parents' marriage certificate (in case the marriage took place outside UAE, your marriage certificate will have to be attested by the UAE embassy abroad and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

• Passports and IDs of parents and children

• The original and a copy of the family book (if the mother is not an UAE citizen, her passport with the residency page is required)

Documents Required for Expatriates

In order to apply for a birth certificate online, expats must submit the following documents:

• Notification of birth

• A marriage certificate or a declaration from the parents attributing the newborn to them, certified by the embassy

• Mother and father's ID cards or passports

Newborns' Application for a UAE Passport

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs/Citizen Department is responsible for issuing newborn baby passports to parents. On the Ministry of Interior's website, they can also apply online. 

Once the birth certificate is ready, you can apply for the baby's passport. UAE nationals can apply for their children's passports through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs/Citizenship Departments. 

The Ministry of Interior accepts online applications. To obtain a passport for their children, expatriate residents must visit their respective embassy in the UAE.