General guide — confirm on the official site
Registering a newborn
നവജാത ശിശുവിന്റെ രജിസ്ട്രേഷൻ
A baby born in the UAE needs a birth certificate, then a passport (via the Indian mission), then a residence visa — each may have a deadline.
Go to the official service Last updated: November 2026
This is general guidance. Fees and rules change — confirm on the official link and apply only there.
Who needs this?
Parents of a baby born in the UAE.
Eligibility
- All babies born in the UAE
Required documents
- Hospital birth notification
- Parents' passports, visas, Emirates IDs
- Attested marriage certificate
Step by step
- Get the birth certificate (DHA in Dubai, DoH in Abu Dhabi, MOHAP elsewhere) — usually via the hospital
- Apply for the baby's Indian passport at BLS/Consulate
- Apply for residence visa and Emirates ID within 120 days of birth
- Add the baby to health insurance
Fees
Birth certificate ~AED 60–100; passport and visa fees extra
Processing time
Birth certificate within days; whole process ~1–2 months
Online or in person
Online and in person
Where to go — useful links
Prices and timings are approximate and change — confirm on the official site before paying.
MOHAP
Birth certificates in Northern Emirates.
Responsible authority
Common mistakes
- Missing the visa deadline — fines can apply.
- Names on the birth certificate not matching the passport.
Related questions
Where do I get the Indian passport?
Apply online on the Passport Seva portal, then submit at the Indian mission's outsourced service centre (listed on the Consulate/Embassy website). Do it early — the baby's UAE visa needs the passport.
Related guides
Official sources
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