Saudi Arabia•AsiaNewborn Registration (for Foreign Residents)
At a Glance
0–5 days
Free
Indefinite
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Registration process for newborns of foreign residents and the issuance of a residency permit (Iqama).
This process is for children born to foreign residents within Saudi Arabia. It involves registering the birth through the Civil Affairs services on the Absher platform and subsequently applying for a residency permit (Iqama). It is not a visa in the traditional sense but a mandatory registration for legal status.
Stay & Extensions
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Parents must hold valid Saudi residency permits (Iqama).
Birth must be registered within 30 days.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Hospital birth notification
Parents' passports and valid Iqamas
Attested marriage certificate
Passport-sized photo of the newborn
Newborn's passport
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Grants legal residency status to the child.
- Streamlined electronic process via Absher.
Worth Knowing
- Dependent fees are mandatory and recurring.
- Strict 30-day registration window.
- Parents without valid residency status
- Failure to register birth within 30 days
Application Process
Obtain a birth notification from the hospital.
Register the birth electronically via the Absher platform.
Request the birth certificate.
Apply for the newborn's Iqama through the Absher portal after paying the required dependent fees.
Application Forms
| Absher Platform | Fill online |
Related visas
More visas in Saudi Arabia
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United States
- Aged Parent Visa
Australia
- Child of Indonesian Citizen Visa (Index E31C/D/F)
Indonesia
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