The government of the United Arab Emirates does not require the acquisition of Emirati citizenship for people born in the UAE, but according to federal law there are many conditions that must be met to acquire citizenship under Emirati law.
It should also be noted that children born in the United Arab Emirates to mothers and fathers of different nationalities cannot obtain an Emirati passport.
It is necessary to obtain a residence visa for newborns within 120 days
It is required to obtain a residence visa for newborn children within a maximum period of 12 days from the date of their birth, and the government imposes financial fines in the event of failure to register within the specified period.
The fine amounts to 100 UAE dirhams in the event of delay in issuing a residence visa for the newborn for each day of delay, but he is able to leave the country with his parents.
Documents required to obtain a residence visa for a newborn in the UAE
- A copy of the passport of both the mother or father.
- A copy of the residence visa for the father or mother.
- A copy of the sponsor’s identity card, whether for the father or mother.
- A copy of the rental contract or residence in the United Arab Emirates.
- A photo with a white background of the newborn.
- The application form is filled out in the residency section of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in the emirate to which it belongs.
Fees for issuing a residence visa for newborns in the UAE
According to the new update approved by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in the United Arab Emirates, the fees for completing the issuance of residency for newborns after submitting the required papers are as follows:
- 270 AED for ID.
- 400 AED accommodation fee.
