How Are Birth Procedures Carried Out in the United Arab Emirates?
For Turkish citizens giving birth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), two key steps must be completed: officially registering the birth in the UAE and ensuring that the child is also registered in Türkiye. These procedures must comply with both UAE regulations and Turkish law, which makes professional guidance highly valuable. Cosmos Legal Law Firm provides families with comprehensive legal and administrative support throughout every stage of the birth registration process in the UAE.
1. Hospital and Local Registration Procedures
-
After the birth, the first step is to obtain a birth report from the hospital.
-
Using this report, an application is submitted to the relevant UAE civil registry office to obtain the official birth certificate.
2. Apostille and Translation Procedures
For the UAE-issued birth certificate to be valid in Türkiye:
-
The document must be apostilled or certified according to UAE–Türkiye agreements.
-
It must then be translated into Turkish by a sworn translator.
Without these steps, the certificate cannot be used legally in Türkiye.
3. Consular Registration
To register the child in Türkiye’s population registry, an application must be submitted to the Turkish Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General in Dubai. Required documents include:
-
UAE birth certificate (apostilled and translated)
-
Copies of the parents’ passports and ID cards
-
Marriage certificate (if applicable)
-
Hospital birth report
Once the consulate receives the documents, it notifies the population directorate in Türkiye, and the child’s registration is completed.
4. Citizenship and Passport Application
-
A child born to at least one Turkish citizen automatically acquires Turkish citizenship.
-
After registration, the family may apply for the child’s Turkish ID card and passport.
5. Role of Cosmos Legal Law Firm
Families must follow both UAE and Turkish legal procedures simultaneously. Cosmos Legal Law Firm supports families by handling:
-
Procurement of UAE birth documents
-
Apostille and translation processes
-
Preparation of consular applications
-
Follow-up of population registration and citizenship procedures in Türkiye
-
Legal assistance with passport and ID applications
6. Conclusion
For Turkish citizens giving birth in the UAE, ensuring that all documents are complete and correctly prepared is essential for securing their child’s rights in Türkiye. Cosmos Legal Law Firm skillfully manages the entire process before both UAE and Turkish authorities, providing families with significant convenience and peace of mind.
