How to Apply for a Newborn Baby Visa in Dubai – Step-by-Step

Everything You Need to Know About Registering Your Baby and Getting a UAE Residency Visa - Having a baby is one of life’s most beautiful blessings — and if you’re living in the UAE, it also comes with a few legal steps to make sure your little one is officially recognized and registered In 2025, the process to apply for a newborn baby visa in Dubai remains straightforward, but you’ll need to act within the right timeline and prepare all the required documents. This guide will help you understand how to:

• Register your baby’s birth in Dubai

• Apply for the newborn’s UAE residency visa

• Know the visa cost and requirements

• Avoid late penalties or delays

Let’s break it down.

Step 1: Register the Birth of Your Baby

Before applying for the visa, your baby must be officially registered with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or the relevant health authority in the emirate where the baby was born.

Documents Needed for Birth Registration:

• Birth notification from the hospital

• Parents' passports and Emirates IDs

• Attested marriage certificate

• Completed birth registration form

Once submitted, you'll receive the baby's birth certificate. You can also request an English version and have it attested by MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) if needed for visa processing.

Deadline: Birth registration must be done within 30 days of delivery.

Step 2: Apply for Newborn Baby Residency Visa in Dubai (2025)

Once you have the birth certificate and the baby’s passport (issued by your home country's embassy), you can apply for a residency visa for your baby under either parent’s sponsorship.

Newborn Visa Requirements (2025):

• Baby’s passport (with a minimum 6-month validity)

• Baby’s original birth certificate (attested)

• Baby’s passport-size photo with a white background

• Sponsor’s (father/mother) passport & valid UAE residency visa

• Emirates ID of the sponsor

• Attested marriage certificate (Arabic or translated)

• Emirates ID application form for the baby

• Medical insurance (mandatory in Dubai)

• Vaccination card (may be requested)

• Tenancy contract / Ejari under the sponsor’s name

• Salary certificate or labour contract of the sponsor

How Much is a Newborn Visa in Dubai? (Updated 2025)

Service	Estimated Cost (AED)
Entry permit (newborn)	500 – 800
Visa typing & file opening	250 – 400
Emirates ID for newborn	270 – 370
Residency stamping (valid for 2 yrs)	500 – 800
Health insurance (annual)	700 – 2,500+
MOFA attestation (birth certificate)	150 – 200

🔔 Note: Prices can vary depending on urgency, typing center, or location (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, etc.)

What is the Deadline for a Newborn Visa?

You must complete the visa process within 120 days of your baby’s birth.

Delays beyond that will result in:

• ❌ Daily overstay fines

• ❌ Possible issues with Emirates ID or insurance

• ❌ Legal complications with immigration

  
  

Can the Mother Sponsor the Newborn?

Yes. If the father is not in the UAE or doesn’t meet sponsorship criteria, the mother can legally sponsor her baby in 2025 if:

• She has a valid UAE residency visa

• Her monthly salary is at least AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 + accommodation

• She provides all the required documents

  
  

Where to Apply for a Newborn Visa in Dubai?

You can submit applications at:

• Amer Centers (for Dubai residents)

• GDRFA online portal

• Authorized typing centers

  
  

We Can Help You with the Process

Handling paperwork with a newborn in hand can be stressful. That’s why we help hundreds of parents every year with:

1. Newborn visa applications

2. Emirates ID and insurance registration

3. Arabic translation & marriage certificate attestation

4. Birth certificate MOFA attestation

5. End-to-end document typing and follow-up

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Final Words for 2025 Parents

Dubai is one of the most efficient and family-friendly cities when it comes to legal residency and documentation. But remember: you only have 120 days to complete the newborn visa process.

Start early, stay organized, and if you need help — we’re always here.