If you have recently welcomed a new addition to your family in the UAE, it is important to apply for a residence visa within 120 days of their birth. The application process is straightforward, whether you choose to apply online or through a registered typing center.
Before initiating the application process, it is essential to ensure that you meet specific prerequisites and have already obtained your child’s birth certificate and passport.
Once you have all of the necessary documents and requirements in place, you are ready to begin the visa application process.
Submit the application for the visa
The visa process in the UAE consists of two main aspects – the Emirates ID application and the visa stamping application. These two processes have been streamlined by the UAE government to simplify the application process, allowing applicants to submit their information only once.
To complete this step, applicants can conveniently apply online through various platforms:
- DubaiNow app for Dubai visa holders
2. Tamm app for Abu Dhabi visa holders
3. Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) app or website – UAEICP smartphone application or icp.gov.ae website
4. General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFAD) app and website – GDRFA DXB smartphone application or gdrfad.gov.ae website
By utilizing these online platforms, applicants can easily navigate the visa application process and ensure a smooth and efficient experience.
There are several in-person options available for applying for the visa, including:
- Visiting an Amer center in Dubai. Amer centers handle applications on behalf of GDRFAD.
- Visiting a registered typing center anywhere in the UAE.
When you visit the center, simply submit the required documents, provide your home address for the delivery of your Emirates ID, and make the payment.
Documents required:
To apply for a newborn’s passport, you will need the following documents:
– Original passport of the newborn
– Passport-sized photograph of the newborn
– Birth certificate of the newborn
– Labour contract of the sponsor
– Original Emirates ID of the sponsor
If your child was born outside the UAE, the birth certificate must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your home country, the UAE embassy or consulate in your home country, and the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
How much will it cost?
Emirates ID application
Administrative fee – Dh50
Application fee – Dh100
Innovation fee – Dh10
Issuance fee – Dh200
Knowledge fee – Dh10
Total: Dh370
In addition to the cost of the passport itself, please remember to account for a delivery fee of approximately Dh35 for the passport to be sent to your home address. Please note that this fee does not include Value Added Tax (VAT).
Visa stamping
Dh510
In addition to the visa application fee, you will be required to cover the costs associated with the visa stamping process. Once approved, a digital copy of your residence visa will be sent to your registered email address for your records.
How long will it take to get my Emirates ID?
Once your application is approved, your Emirates ID will be delivered within seven to ten working days.
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