Step by step

What the process involves

Requirements can vary with each application. These steps outline the general path so you can prepare documents early and ask the right questions.

Birth certificate

Obtain the newborn's birth certificate from the relevant hospital or authority. It is the starting document for the application.

Attestation

Confirm whether the birth certificate needs attestation, and gather the supporting documents of both parents as required.

Application submission

Submit the residence visa application within the mandatory timeframe, with the documents the relevant authority requires.

Emirates ID

After the visa is approved by the relevant authorities, follow the steps to complete the Emirates ID registration for your child.