New Born Baby Visa In UAE: Step-by-step Guide For Application

If you gave birth to a baby (son or daughter) in the UAE, it’s crucial to apply for his/her residency visa. For this essential task, you can visit the Amer Center to get a residency visa for your new member. 

Let’s try to understand why it’s important, how you can apply, and what are the requirements to apply for new born baby visa in UAE.  

Why Apply For a Baby Residence Visa?

It’s too important because after the birth of your child in the UAE, you are given a 120-day grace period to apply for your baby’s residency visa. During this period, your baby can legally stay in the UAE without a visa. However, during the grace period, if you don’t apply for your baby’s residency visa, fines will be imposed on your innocent new baby, and he/she will not be allowed to leave the UAE without clearing the overstay penalties. Being a qualified sponsor of your baby, you must have an income of AED 4,000 monthly — this is the official rule of the UAE government …. So must fulfill it to avoid legal issues and ensure your child’s lawful residency.

If you want to know about the visa status change processing time, read over here!

How To Apply For New Born Baby Visa In UAE?

Follow the step-by-step guide to get the residence visa for your new baby. 

Step 1: Get the Baby’s Birth Certificate

• Apply through the hospital where the baby was born.
  
• Get the certificate attested by:
  
  • UAE Ministry of Health
    
  • UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
    
• If your home country requires it, translate it into your native language and get it attested.

Step 2: Apply for the Baby’s Passport

• Visit your embassy or consulate in the UAE.
• Required documents:
  • Baby’s attested birth certificate
    
  • Parents’ passports and Emirates IDs
    
  • A passport-size photo of the baby
    
• Processing time depends on the country.

Step 3: Get the Baby’s UAE Entry Permit (Only if born outside the UAE)

• Apply through GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs)
• If the baby is born in the UAE, skip this step.
  

Step 4: Apply for the Emirates ID

• Apply through the ICP (Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship).
• Documents needed:
  
  • Baby’s passport copy
    
  • Attested birth certificate
    
  • Baby’s photo
    
  • Parents’ Emirates ID and visa
    
  • Tenancy contract (Ejari)
    
  • Father’s salary certificate
    

Step 5: Apply for Health Insurance

• In Emirates like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, health insurance is mandatory before visa stamping. Contact your insurance provider or employer.
  

Step 6: Residency Visa Application & Stamping

Visit the GDRFA portal, typing centers, or AMER centers. Submit all documents and pay the visa fees. Visa stamping will be done on the baby’s passport once approved.

⚠️ Deadline:

• Apply within 120 days of birth
  
• After that, fines apply (AED 25 per day, approx.

Requirements To Apply For New Born Baby Visa In UAE

• Sponsor passport 
• Sponsor’ss residence visa
• The Emirates’ original ID of the sponsor 
• Sponsor’s visa copy
• Baby’s original birth certificate in the Arabic language
• Baby’s clear photo (with white background)
• Baby’s Emirates ID application form
• Baby’s passport
• Mother’s passport copy
• Mother’s visa copy
• Sponsor’s salary certificate (minimum AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 + accommodation)
• Tenancy contract (Ejari)
• Health insurance (if required)
• Emirates ID application form
• If a baby is sponsored by her mother, then a non-objection certificate is required.
• For Partner’s Family – (documents are the same except the Labor Contract)

What Are The Costs To Apply For New Born Baby Visa In UAE?

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the costs to apply for a newborn baby visa in the UAE. These may vary slightly depending on the Emirate (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, etc.) and whether you’re applying through typing centers, AMER, or online portals.

Service / Requirement	Estimated Cost (AED)	Notes
✅ Birth Certificate Attestation	150 – 200	MOH & MOFA attestation required
✅ New Passport (from Embassy)	200 – 500+	Depends on nationality
✅ Emirates ID Application (1 Year)	270 – 370	Paid through ICP
✅ Residency Visa Application & Stamping	350 – 600	Includes GDRFA fees
✅ Health Insurance (if required)	400 – 1,200+	Depends on the provider and plan
✅ Typing Center / Service Charges	100 – 200	Optional if you apply via the typing center

📌 Total Cost Range (Estimated):

👉 AED 1,200 to AED 2,800+

⚠️ Penalty for Late Application:

• If you exceed the 120-day grace period, you will be fined:
  
  • AED 25 per day of delay
    
  • Additional service fees during the visa application

🔖 Tips to Save:

• Apply early, ideally within the first month of birth.
  
• Use online portals (ICP or GDRFA) to reduce typing center charges.
  
• Check if your employer or insurance plan covers dependents.
  

Common Questions About: New Born Baby Visa In UAE

How much time is required for the approval of a residency visa?

⏳ 7 to 14 working days are required (If all documents are ready and there are no delays)

What did I do in the case of residency visa delay?

Visit the typing/AMER center to check the status and ensure no documents are missing; contact GDRFA or ICP support if the delay exceeds normal processing time.