{"id":2798,"date":"2022-04-19T05:45:05","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T05:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=2798"},"modified":"2022-10-17T10:13:44","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T10:13:44","slug":"birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart","title":{"rendered":"An All-Inclusive Guide to Acquire a Birth Certificate for a Newborn Baby in the UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like in any other country, the birth certificate for a newborn baby is a crucial document in the UAE for both residents and expats. It is not only used as a newborn&#8217;s legal proof of identity in the country but also a ticket to secure their future and attain their rights to essentials, like education and healthcare. If a child doesn&#8217;t have legal proof of birth, they will be debarred from all such facilities provided by the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, whether you are a UAE citizen or an expat, In this article, we help you get to know all about how you can get a newborn birth certificate in the UAE for your child in the country along with the documents required for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69f9641153b76\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69f9641153b76\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#How_to_Get_a_Newborn_Birth_Certificate_in_the_UAE\" title=\"How to Get a Newborn Birth Certificate in the UAE?\">How to Get a Newborn Birth Certificate in the UAE?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#Requirements_to_Acquire_a_Birth_Certificate_for_a_Newborn_Baby_in_the_UAE\" title=\"Requirements to Acquire a Birth Certificate for a Newborn Baby in the UAE\">Requirements to Acquire a Birth Certificate for a Newborn Baby in the UAE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#Steps_to_Avail_Mabrouk_Ma_Yak_Services\" title=\"Steps to Avail Mabrouk Ma Yak Services\">Steps to Avail Mabrouk Ma Yak Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#How_Can_Expats_Acquire_a_Birth_Certificate_and_Residence_Visa_for_their_Newborns\" title=\"How Can Expats Acquire a Birth Certificate and Residence Visa for their Newborns?\">How Can Expats Acquire a Birth Certificate and Residence Visa for their Newborns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#Getting_a_Passport_for_Your_Newborn_in_the_UAE\" title=\"Getting a Passport for Your Newborn in the UAE\">Getting a Passport for Your Newborn in the UAE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#For_UAE_Nationals\" title=\"For UAE Nationals\">For UAE Nationals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#For_Expats\" title=\"For Expats\">For Expats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#How_to_Acquire_Emirates_Identification_and_Residence_Visa_for_a_Newborn_in_the_UAE\" title=\"How to Acquire Emirates Identification and Residence Visa for a Newborn in the UAE?\">How to Acquire Emirates Identification and Residence Visa for a Newborn in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#Birth_Statistics_of_the_UAE\" title=\"Birth Statistics of the UAE\">Birth Statistics of the UAE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#To_Sum_Up\" title=\"To Sum Up\">To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#What_if_an_individual_fails_to_register_their_newborns_birth\" title=\"What if an individual fails to register their newborn&#039;s birth?\">What if an individual fails to register their newborn&#039;s birth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#What_is_Mabrouk_Ma_Yak\" title=\"What is Mabrouk Ma Yak?\">What is Mabrouk Ma Yak?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#Is_it_possible_for_a_single_mother_to_sponsor_a_child_in_the_UAE\" title=\"Is it possible for a single mother to sponsor a child in the UAE?\">Is it possible for a single mother to sponsor a child in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/birth-certificate-for-a-newborn-baby-in-the-uae-misart\/#What_are_the_requirements_to_sponsor_a_child_in_the_UAE\" title=\"What are the requirements to sponsor a child in the UAE?\">What are the requirements to sponsor a child in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_a_Newborn_Birth_Certificate_in_the_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Get a Newborn Birth Certificate in the UAE?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Newborn-Birth-Certificate-in-the-UAE.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Newborn-Birth-Certificate-in-the-UAE.png\" alt=\"Newborn Birth Certificate in the UAE\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Newborn-Birth-Certificate-in-the-UAE.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Newborn-Birth-Certificate-in-the-UAE-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Newborn-Birth-Certificate-in-the-UAE-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Newborn-Birth-Certificate-in-the-UAE-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An individual can obtain a newborn birth certificate in the UAE with the help of <strong>Mabrouk Ma Yak<\/strong> (<em>The official portal of the UAE government<\/em>). It is an integrated digital service that is available for UAE nationals. This digital service grants applicants to get the followings things for their newborn:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thiqa (Insurance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addition of name to the family book<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Emirates card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A birth certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><i>Note:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mabrouk Ma Yak (The official portal of the UAE government) also allows users to get their newborn&#8217;s identity added to the country&#8217;s population.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_to_Acquire_a_Birth_Certificate_for_a_Newborn_Baby_in_the_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requirements to Acquire a Birth Certificate for a Newborn Baby in the UAE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To acquire a birth certificate for a newborn baby in the UAE, the father of the child must apply for the Mabrouk Ma Yak services within three months (120 days). Parents should meet the following criteria to download their child&#8217;s birth certificate from the portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The father must be a UAE national and should hold a verified UAE pass account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mother of the child must be added to the family book.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The documents required to acquire a birth certificate for a newborn baby in the UAE are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage Certificate (Required only if the child is firstborn)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid identification of both mother and father<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UAE family book<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><i>Note:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The babies must take birth in a hospital that provides Mabrouk Ma Yak services in order to get a birth certificate later on.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Avail_Mabrouk_Ma_Yak_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps to Avail Mabrouk Ma Yak Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents must notify the hospital if they want to use Mabrouk Ma Yak services. Follow the steps to use Mabrouk Ma Yak services for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newborn Birth Certificate in the UAE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inform the hospital if you want to avail Mabrouk Ma Yak services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You will receive an SMS with a link that confirms the completion of the procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Log in to the official website of Mabrouk Ma Yak and enter the newborn&#8217;s details, such as name and photograph.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make an online payment of the fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 5: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive an SMS on your registered mobile number requesting a visit to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners&#8217; Affairs (GDRFA) with the family book.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Expats_Acquire_a_Birth_Certificate_and_Residence_Visa_for_their_Newborns\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Can Expats Acquire a Birth Certificate and Residence Visa for their Newborns?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Expats-Acquire-a-Birth-Certificate-and-Residence-Visa-for-their-Newborns.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Expats-Acquire-a-Birth-Certificate-and-Residence-Visa-for-their-Newborns.png\" alt=\"How Can Expats Acquire a Birth Certificate and Residence Visa for their Newborns?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Expats-Acquire-a-Birth-Certificate-and-Residence-Visa-for-their-Newborns.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Expats-Acquire-a-Birth-Certificate-and-Residence-Visa-for-their-Newborns-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Expats-Acquire-a-Birth-Certificate-and-Residence-Visa-for-their-Newborns-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Expats-Acquire-a-Birth-Certificate-and-Residence-Visa-for-their-Newborns-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents have a span of 30 days to register their child&#8217;s birth in the UAE. If the parents of the newborn are from different nationalities, then the newborn will adopt the nationality of their father.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parents should submit the following documents to the hospital where their child is born or to the relevant health authority of the Emirates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attested marriage certificate (Arabic translated if the certificate is in other languages)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A hard copy of the passport and visa of both mother and father<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details of the birth from the hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discharge certificate from the hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The birth certificate has to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Health and Preservation. Those birth certificates that are stamped by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or the Department of Health &#8211; Abu Dhabi (HAAD) are analogous to the seal of the Ministry of Health and Preservation (MHP).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the residents have a period of 120 days from the birth of the newborn for the arrangement of formal documentation, including visa, Emirates ID, passport and birth certificates. In case of failure to arrange the documents within 120 days, a fine of AED 100 per day will be imposed, and also the newborn will not be allowed to move outside the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Updating Your Family Book<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get the birth certificate for your newborn baby, you need to visit the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs along with the same set of documents to add the newborn to your family book.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_a_Passport_for_Your_Newborn_in_the_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a Passport for Your Newborn in the UAE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UAE has made it easy for both UAE nationals and expats to get a passport for a newborn.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_UAE_Nationals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For UAE Nationals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply for a passport for your newborn once you get their birth certificate. As a UAE national, you can apply for a passport for your newborn through the General Directorates of Residency and Foreigners Affairs\/Citizenship Department. There is also an online facility available on the official portal of the Ministry of Interior to apply for a passport.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Expats\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Expats<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expatriate residents can apply for a passport for their newborn via their Embassy in the UAE once the birth certificate is attested. You can book an appointment at the Embassy of your home country. Ensure you have all the sets of required documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get more information, visit the official portal of the Abu Dhabi Government \/ Dubai Government.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Acquire_Emirates_Identification_and_Residence_Visa_for_a_Newborn_in_the_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Acquire Emirates Identification and Residence Visa for a Newborn in the UAE?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Acquire-Emirates-Identification-and-Residence-Visa-for-a-Newborn-in-the-UAE.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Acquire-Emirates-Identification-and-Residence-Visa-for-a-Newborn-in-the-UAE.png\" alt=\"How to Acquire Emirates Identification and Residence Visa for a Newborn in the UAE?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Acquire-Emirates-Identification-and-Residence-Visa-for-a-Newborn-in-the-UAE.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Acquire-Emirates-Identification-and-Residence-Visa-for-a-Newborn-in-the-UAE-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Acquire-Emirates-Identification-and-Residence-Visa-for-a-Newborn-in-the-UAE-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Acquire-Emirates-Identification-and-Residence-Visa-for-a-Newborn-in-the-UAE-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To acquire an Emirates Identification and UAE residence visa for your newborn, you need to apply for it at a typing centre. You can also apply for the same online through the official website of the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship (FIAC). However, parents residing in Dubai should visit the nearest Amer centre (Command centre).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requirements to apply for a residence visa and Emirates Identification for your newborn at an Amer centre in Dubai are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of passport of both parents with a stamped and valid residence visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attested birth certificate of the newborn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of your tenancy agreement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A passport size photograph of your newborn (The child&#8217;s eyes must be open, and the background must be white).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emirates Identification of the parents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant will receive an e-visa on their registered email address within two working days via Amer service providers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can have an Emirates Identification typed for your newborn at an Amer Centre (Command Centre) or from a Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship (FIAC) centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The required set of documents for the application procedure at Amer Centre (Command Centre) are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original Emirates Identification<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family book with photographs of all members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newborn&#8217;s Emirates Identification application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original passport of the newborn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents of health insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsor&#8217;s original Emirates Identification<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birth_Statistics_of_the_UAE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth Statistics of the UAE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Birth-Statistics-of-the-UAE.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Birth-Statistics-of-the-UAE.png\" alt=\"Birth Statistics of the UAE\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Birth-Statistics-of-the-UAE.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Birth-Statistics-of-the-UAE-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Birth-Statistics-of-the-UAE-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Birth-Statistics-of-the-UAE-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UAE has been witnessing a decline in the birth rate for the past four years. Check out the stats below.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 317px;\" width=\"816\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Number of births ratio per 1000 people<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Rate of Decline in Birth from the Previous Year<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.291 births<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.9% from 2018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.200 births<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.88% from 2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.110 births<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.88% from 2020<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.019 births<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.87% from 2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Sum Up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is evident that a child must have a birth certificate to ensure that they are visible to the government. A birth certificate is a crucial document for a newborn in the UAE and other countries as well. The UAE government gives the sponsor a duration of 120 days to register their newborn birth certificate in the UAE to avoid complications like a penalty of AED 100 per day after 120 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_an_individual_fails_to_register_their_newborns_birth\"><\/span>What if an individual fails to register their newborn&#039;s birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt is mandatory to register a newborn within 120 days of their birth. If an individual fails to register, they will be liable to pay a fine of AED 100 per day after 120 days\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Mabrouk_Ma_Yak\"><\/span>What is Mabrouk Ma Yak?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMabrouk Ma Yak is the official portal of the UAE government that provides integrated e-service for newborns in the Emirates.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_for_a_single_mother_to_sponsor_a_child_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>Is it possible for a single mother to sponsor a child in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, a single or divorced mother can sponsor her child's residence visa in the UAE if she is able to fulfil the requirements and obligations.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_requirements_to_sponsor_a_child_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>What are the requirements to sponsor a child in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe procedure to sponsor a child in the UAE is the same as applying for a family visa. An individual must have a salary of AED 3,500 - AED 4,000 along with a valid UAE residence visa if they wish to sponsor a child in the UAE. The attested birth certificate of the newborn, a properly filled Emirates Identification of both parents, including the application form of their newborn, and a coloured passport-sized photograph are some of the documents required for sponsoring a child in the UAE. The sponsoring parent should also furnish a valid salary certificate or other profession-related contracts, utility bills, international bank account numbers, residence visa, passport and health insurance certificate. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What if an individual fails to register their newborn&#039;s birth?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"It is mandatory to register a newborn within 120 days of their birth. 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