UAE citizens with babies born abroad must register the birth at a UAE embassy within 30 days for a return document and family record updates. Expatriate residents need a birth certificate, passport, and UAE entry visa for the child. The birth certificate requires MOHAP issuance and MOFA attestation for use in education, healthcare, and legal services.
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