Welcoming a newborn is a joyous occasion, Residing in the UAE can involve additional steps. One important step for parents with newborns is obtaining proper birth certificate attestation for UAE residency purposes in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE.
What is a Birth Certificate?
A birth certificate acts as the official record of a child’s birth, serving as their primary identification document. It typically contains crucial details like:
This document becomes instrumental in various applications your child might need throughout their life, especially until they reach legal adulthood.
The specific process depends on whether your child was born in the UAE or outside the UAE. Here’s a breakdown for both scenarios:
The birth certificate attestation process for a child born in the UAE typically involves several steps. Here’s a general outline of the process:
1: Birth Certificate Issued in the UAE
Ministry of Health Attestation: Typically, the first step is to obtain attestation from the issuing Ministry of Health.
MOFA Attestation: The next step is to secure attestation from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Embassy/Consulate Attestation : If the birth certificate is intended for use in a specific country, additional attestation from that country’s embassy or consulate in the UAE may be required.
The birth certificate attestation process for a child born Outside the UAE typically involves several steps. Here’s a general outline of the process:
2: Birth Certificate Issued Outside the UAE
Notarization/Authentication: The birth certificate must first be authenticated in the country of origin from ralevent authorities.
UAE Embassy Attestation: The document is then attested by the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the country where it was issued.
MOFA Attestation: Upon arrival in Dubai, the final step is to obtain attestation from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
If your child is born in the UAE, regardless of your nationality, you will need to retrieve birth certificate from UAE Ministry of Health in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE.
Retrieval the Birth Certificate from the UAE Ministry of Health (MOH UAE):
Documents required for birth certificate retrieval in UAE :
Choose a Reliable Attestation Service Provider:
Attestation Process:
Additional Services GloboPrime Offers:
If your child was born outside the UAE and you want to sponsor their residency follow these steps:
Upon receiving the attested birth certificate, GloboPrime completes the final attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Dubai.
The entire attestation process, including retrieval, can take anywhere from 4 weeks to several months, depending on the complexity of your case and the involved authorities. Plan accordingly and factor in processing times at each stage.
Attestation fees vary depending on the document type, the number of documents, and the involved authorities. We recommend contacting the relevant ministries, embassies, and service providers for specific cost estimates.
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The process involves a birth notification from the hospital, followed by an application through the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) or the relevant health authority in your emirate (e.g., Dubai Health Authority). You’ll need documents like parents’ passports, marriage contract and the birth notification.
Typically, you will need:
If your birth certificate is not in Arabic or English, you’ll likely need a certified translation. Check with the specific passport issuing authority for their requirements.