Had a baby but, unfortunately, lost your job? These are your options in the UAE.
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A Gulf News reader shared a similar experience and wanted to know what his options are to apply for his child's UAE visa.
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"Should I apply for a UAE residence or visit visa?"
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He also wanted to know what an outpass is and how he can apply for it.
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The reader was also confused about options for going back to his home country on a repatriation flight.
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Step 1: Apply for your child's passport
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Get the birth certificate and apply for a passport
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The birth certificate is issued by the health authority of the emirate.
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Read our detailed guide on how to apply for a newborn passport here: https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/visa-immigration/how-to-apply-for-a-newborns-passport-in-the-uae-1.1578486963758
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If you wish to stay in the UAE, you would need to apply for a residence or visit visa. If you wish to leave the UAE, you would need to contact your embassy to find out about repatriation flights.
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What is an outpass?
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An outpass or emergency certificate is an emergency travel document issued by the embassy or consulate of your home country.
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The emergency certificate issued by the Indian embassy or consulate is only valid for 15 days.
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Applying for a passport for the newborn is advisable.
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In the UAE, parents have 120 days to arrange for a visa for a newborn, after which overstay fines are applied.
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Breakdown of overstay fines -
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Option 1: Apply for a residence visa
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If the sponsor has a valid residence visa, he or she can apply for a newborn's residence visa.
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In Abu Dhabi, you can apply for a newborn's residence visa at a typing centre.
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The same process applies for Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah.
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In Dubai, you can apply for the visa through Amer Centres.
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What are the documents required?
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Option 2: Apply for a visit visa - if your visa is cancelled, and you wish to stay for longer in the UAE, you can apply for a visit visa.
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Read our detailed guide on what your options are if your visa gets cancelled: https://gulfnews.com/1.1591455488341
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If your employer has not yet cancelled your visa, after your employment contract has ended, you can try to reach an amicable solution and request for an extension on the visa.
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It is also important to check when your work permit/labour card was cancelled, as your grace period depends on it.
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Option 3: Repatriation
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Read out detailed guide on how Indians in the UAE can apply for repatriation here: https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/coronavirus-how-can-indians-in-the-uae-register-for-repatriation-1.1588579061248
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The website for registration is: https://www.cgidubai.gov.in/covid_register/
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Flying into India? You need to know these new rules now - https://gulfnews.com/1.1590490469595
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