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    COVID-19: I had a baby but lost my job – should I apply for an outpass?

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    COVID-19: I had a baby but lost my job – should I apply for an outpass?

    Explained: Applying for a newborn’s UAE visa during coronavirus restrictions


    Published:  June 10, 2020 15:15 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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    Had a baby but, unfortunately, lost your job? These are your options in the UAE. Image Credit: Stock image
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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. Image Credit: Stock image
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    "Should I apply for a UAE residence or visit visa?" Image Credit: Supplied
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    He also wanted to know what an outpass is and how he can apply for it. Image Credit: Supplied
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    The reader was also confused about options for going back to his home country on a repatriation flight. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    Step 1: Apply for your child's passport Image Credit: Supplied
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    Get the birth certificate and apply for a passport Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    The birth certificate is issued by the health authority of the emirate. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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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 Image Credit: Stock image
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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. Image Credit: Supplied
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    What is an outpass? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    An outpass or emergency certificate is an emergency travel document issued by the embassy or consulate of your home country. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    The emergency certificate issued by the Indian embassy or consulate is only valid for 15 days. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Applying for a passport for the newborn is advisable. Image Credit: Supplied
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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. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Breakdown of overstay fines - Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Option 1: Apply for a residence visa Image Credit: Gulf News
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    If the sponsor has a valid residence visa, he or she can apply for a newborn's residence visa. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    In Abu Dhabi, you can apply for a newborn's residence visa at a typing centre. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    The same process applies for Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    In Dubai, you can apply for the visa through Amer Centres. Image Credit: Gulf News
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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. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Read our detailed guide on what your options are if your visa gets cancelled: https://gulfnews.com/1.1591455488341 Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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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. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Option 3: Repatriation Image Credit: Gulf News
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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 Image Credit: Gulf News
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    The website for registration is: https://www.cgidubai.gov.in/covid_register/ Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Flying into India? You need to know these new rules now - https://gulfnews.com/1.1590490469595 Image Credit: Gulf News
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