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Registering The Birth With Your Home Country
You do not need a birth certificate from your country of origin to obtain a passport there. However, you do need to register your child as a citizen of that country in order to gain a passport. Your embassy will issue you with a registration of birth certificate which can then be used to apply for passports. The registration of birth certificate acts as proof of your child’s citizenship but is not a birth certificate. You must apply separately for a birth certificate from your country of origin.
The process differs depending on nationality, and below are general guidelines, but do consult your embassy for the exact requirements.
Prerequisites
- One parent must be a citizen of the country you are applying for.
- Birth must first be registered with the UAE Ministry of Health (within 30 days of the birth).
NOTE: You will need to provide both originals and copies
- Your child’s UAE birth certificate, translated into English and attested by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Both parents’ birth certificates or equivalent (e.g. naturalisation certificate or overseas birth certificate).
- Both parents’ current passports (copies must show UAE visa page).
- Attested marriage certificate (along with English translation if necessary).
- Divorce documents (if either of you has ever been divorced) .
- A change-of-name document (if either of you has ever changed your name).
- Consular birth registration consent form (from your home country embassy).
- Visit your embassy’s website to register a birth abroad.
- Download and complete the birth registration form.
- Check to see what supporting documents and fees are required.
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