A birth certificate is the first essential identity document for your child in the UAE. This official document verifies your child’s birth details, parentage, and nationality, serving as the foundation for all future documentation.
The birth certificate is the primary document required for obtaining residence visas, school enrollments, and international recognition for your child in the UAE.
UAE schools have strict birth certificate requirements for several reasons:
The birth certificate issuance process varies slightly depending on the hospital and emirate:
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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:
Once you receive the birth certificate. it should be attested. As a reliable attestation service provider, Globoprime can help you in this situation. Globoprime provides fast and reliable birth certificate attestation in UAE, including birth certificate attestation in Sharjah and birth certificate attestation in Abu Dhabi.
When you look for birth certificate attestation and birth certificate retrieval services, consider factors like experience, reputation, transparent pricing, and customer support.
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 approximately 4 weeks , depending on the complexity of your case and the involved authorities.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) offers an online portal for digital birth certificates.
Use the UAE Pass App to speed up document verification.
Lost your certificate? No worries. Follow the steps below to request a duplicate.
Special Replacement Service at Al Kuwait Hospital Dubai
Al Kuwait Hospital in Dubai (formerly known as Al Baraha Hospital) offers specialized services for replacing lost birth certificates. This historic government hospital, established in 1966, houses a dedicated department that assists parents with birth certificate replacement through a streamlined process.
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| 1️⃣ Initial Police Report | If your birth certificate is lost or damaged, the hospital will help you file a police complaint through their dedicated service desk. |
| 2️⃣ Document Verification | The hospital staff verifies your identity and connection to the lost certificate through their database. |
| 3️⃣ Application Processing | Hospital representatives guide you through the application for a replacement certificate. |
| 4️⃣ Official Issuance | Replacement certificates are processed through the Preventive Medicine Department located within the hospital compound. |
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| ✔ Police Report | Hospital staff can assist with filing a police complaint. |
| ✔ Parents’ Emirates ID Cards or Passport Copies | Proof of identity of the parents. |
| ✔ Original Family Book (for UAE Nationals) | Family book (Khulasat Al Qaid) for UAE nationals. |
| ✔ Copy of the Lost Birth Certificate (If Available) | If a copy of the original birth certificate is available, it will help the process. |
| ✔ Qaid Number (Birth Notification Number) If Available | Birth notification number for reference if available. |
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| ✔ Al Kuwait Hospital (Formerly Al Baraha Hospital) |
Address: Al Khaleej Street, Al Baraha Area, Deira, Dubai Preventive Medicine Department: Located within the hospital compound. |
Complete Global Attestation Solutions in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah
Our specialized attestation services cover birth certificates issued both in the UAE and abroad. With expertise in documentation requirements for over 120 countries, we provide end-to-end attestation solutions regardless of where your birth certificate was issued.
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| Asia | India, Pakistan, Philippines, Bangladesh, Singapore, Malaysia China, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia |
| Middle East | Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan |
| Europe | UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland |
| Americas | USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina |
| Africa | Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya |
| Australia & Oceania | Australia, New Zealand |
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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.
