This is a key step that allows you to complete your baby’s UAE residency, plan international travel, and ensure your documents remain fully compliant with local regulations.

At Luxe Incorporations, we proudly support thousands of expat families with government documentation, visa processing, and embassy services across the UAE. To make life easier during this busy time, we’ve created a clear, step-by-step guide on how to obtain your newborn baby’s passport  – quickly, simply, and without stress.

Step 1: Obtain Your Baby’s UAE Birth Certificate

Before any embassy can issue a passport, you must complete the UAE birth documentation process.

Receive the Birth Notification

The hospital issues this immediately after birth. This document is the foundation for all further applications.

Apply for the Birth Certificate

Applications vary by emirate:

• Dubai: DHA app or service centre

• Abu Dhabi: MOHAP / HAAD

• Other Emirates: MOHAP

You will need:

• Birth notification

• Parents’ passports and residence visas

• Attested marriage certificate

You will receive:

• An official Arabic birth certificate

• Optional English translation

Birth Certificate Attestation

Most embassies require:

• Ministry of Health attestation

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation

Luxe Incorporations can fully manage MOFA attestations and document preparation for you.

Step 2: Register Your Baby’s Birth with Your Embassy & Apply for the Passport

Requirements vary by nationality. Here’s what expat parents need to know:

For British Parents

• No overseas birth registration required

• Apply directly for a UK passport via GOV.UK

• Documents needed: attested birth certificate, parents’ passports, marriage certificate, photos

• Processing time: 6–11 weeks

For American Parents (CRBA + Passport)

• Book an appointment at the US Embassy

• Apply for the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)

• Submit passport application simultaneously

• Processing time: 2–4 weeks

For Canadian Parents

1. Apply for Proof of Citizenship
2. Apply for the Canadian passport

• Processing time: Proof (3–6 months), Passport (2–4 weeks)

For Australian Parents

• No overseas birth registration required

• Apply for you baby’s passport

• Processing time: 3–6 weeks

For Indian Parents

1. Register birth with the Indian Embassy
2. Apply for your baby’s passport

• Processing time: 5–15 working days

Step 3: Arrange Newborn Passport Photos

Every embassy has strict photo guidelines. Most require:

• White background

• Eyes open

• No hats, headbands, or blankets covering the face

• No shadows

Tip: Many UAE photography studios specialise in newborn passport photos – ensuring compliance on the first try.

Step 4: Submit the Passport Application

Depending on your nationality, you may submit:

• Online

• In person at the embassy

• Through VFS Global or BLS

Before attending your appointment, double-check:

• Photo requirements

• Appointment confirmation

• All originals and photocopies

• Payment methods

Step 5: Receive Your Baby’s Passport

Your baby’s new passport may be:

• Collected in person

• Delivered by courier

• Collected from a service centre

Keep track of embassy processing times to plan your next steps.

Final Step: Complete Your Newborn’s UAE Residency

Once the passport is issued, you must complete your baby’s Emirates ID and residence visa.

Luxe Incorporations can support you with:

• Emirates ID application

• Residence visa processing

• Medical insurance coordination

• MOFA and embassy attestations

Most parents complete the full residency process within 90–120 days after birth.

Applying for your newborn baby’s passport in the UAE can feel overwhelming – especially when balancing parenthood, embassy rules, and multiple government platforms. But with expert support, the process becomes smooth, predictable, and stress-free.

Need help with your baby’s passport, birth certificate attestation, or UAE residency? Contact us today for seamless, end-to-end support.

Jenna Jenkins is Managing Director at Luxe Incorporations.
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+971 4 410 7278