Checklist

Newborn paperwork

Nine steps. The order does not change. Pick the emirate. The authority does. Packing a paper is not the same as finishing the step.

A parent guide, not a government notice. Confirm deadlines on the official portal before you book or pay.

1. Done

   Step 1Next

   Leave the ward with the birth reference

   Do this before you open the chat. Heat can wait. A missing certificate cannot.

2. Done

   Step 2

   Collect the birth certificate

3. Done

   Step 3

   Passport from your embassy or home country

4. Done

   Step 4

   Residence visa under a parent

5. Done

   Step 5

   Emirates ID for the baby

6. Done

   Step 6

   Add the baby to health insurance

7. Done

   Step 7

   File the first vaccines

8. Done

   Step 8

   Car seat before the first ride

9. Done

   Step 9

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