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<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong>Registration of Birth<\/strong><\/h2><p><b>Overview:<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian nationals residing in South Korea can register the birth of their child born in South Korea at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC). The birth registration is essential for obtaining a Birth Certificate and can serve as a basis for acquiring an Indian passport for the child. This service is applicable for children born to Indian nationals or to a mixed-nationality couple where one parent is an Indian citizen.<\/span><\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"how-to-apply-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"how-to-apply-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"passport-application-process\" style=\"line-height: 1.8;font-size: 16px\"><h1 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">How To Apply<\/h1><ol style=\"padding-left: 25px;margin: 0\"><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>Create an Account:<\/strong> Register on the Du Digital Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/duicac.dudigitalglobal.com\/sk\/login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>Click here to register<br \/><\/a><\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>Submit the Government Application Form:<\/strong><br \/>To apply, kindly<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/indianconsularservices.mea.gov.in\/consularServices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>click here<br \/><\/a><br \/>to register, choose the relevant service, and submit the required form.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>Book an Appointment:<\/strong> Schedule your visit to Du Digital ICAC by choosing a suitable date and time.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/duicac.dudigitalglobal.com\/sk\/login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>Click here to book your appointment<br \/><\/a><\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>Prepare Your Documents:<\/strong> Carry your passport, photographs, and all supporting documents as listed in the<br \/><a href=\"#document-checklist\">Documents Checklist<\/a> section.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>Visit Du Digital ICAC:<\/strong> Visit the designated ICAC. The address and location will be mentioned in your appointment letter.<br \/>Ensure you arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>Submit Your Application:<\/strong> Submit all required documents for your application. Please note that if any required<br \/>documents are missing, your application cannot be processed.<br \/><em>*Note: Additional documents may be requested after submission.<\/em><\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>Application Submission Complete:<\/strong> You\u2019ve successfully submitted your application.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>Track Your Application:<\/strong> Monitor your application\u2019s status online.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/duicac.dudigitalglobal.com\/sk\/track-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>Click here to track your application<br \/><\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"document-checklist-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"document-checklist-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"document-checklist\" style=\"line-height: 1.8;font-size: 16px\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\"><strong>Documents Checklist for Birth Certificate<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Parents can apply for both their child&#8217;s <strong>Birth Certificate<\/strong> and <strong>Fresh Passport<\/strong> at the same time.<\/p><ol style=\"padding-left: 25px;margin: 0\"><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>Printout of Online Submitted Birth Registration Form:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>https:\/\/indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in\/<br \/><\/a><\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duicac.dudigitalglobal.com\/sk\/Updated-Visa-Document-Checklist\/Misc%20Form.docx\"><strong>Miscellaneous Form<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>Copy of Notarized Child\u2019s Birth Certificate<\/strong> in English issued by a Korean Hospital with Apostille.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>Original Parents\u2019 Passports<\/strong> along with copies of the first, second, and last pages.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>Original and Copies of Parents\u2019 Alien Registration Card (ARC)<\/strong><\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>(If Applicable)<\/strong> Original and copy of <strong>Marriage Certificate<\/strong>.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><strong>(In Case of G-1 Visa Holder)<\/strong> Signed declaration by both parents regarding the nationality and citizenship of the child.<\/li><\/ol><p style=\"margin-top: 20px;font-style: italic\">Note \u2013 Additional documents may be requested.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"fees-details-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"fees-details-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h2><strong>Fees Details<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"row paddingTop font11\"><table id=\"regBirths\"><thead><tr><th>Sub Service Type<\/th><th>CONSULAR FEE (\u20a9)<\/th><th>ICWF FEE (\u20a9)<\/th><th>SERVICE FEE (\u20a9)<\/th><th>TOTAL FEES (\u20a9)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><!-- Rows will be added dynamically --><\/tbody><\/table><ul><li><strong>Payment Methods: Bank Transfer and Card Payment (Credit\/Debit Card)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Note: A 2.05% transaction fee applies to card payments.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a title=\"https:\/\/www.indembassyseoul.gov.in\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indembassyseoul.gov.in\/\">Refer to Embassy of India, Seoul<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"faqs-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"faqs-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/p><p><b>1. What is Birth Registration at the Indian Consulate?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is the process of officially recording the birth of a child born in South Korea to an Indian parent(s), enabling the issuance of a <\/span>Birth Certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and eligibility for an <\/span>Indian passport<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><p><b>2. Who is eligible to apply?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian citizens residing in South Korea whose child is born in South Korea can apply to register the birth at the Indian Consular Application Centre.<\/span><\/p><p><b>3. Is birth registration mandatory for an Indian passport?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. Birth registration with the Embassy of India is a prerequisite for issuing an Indian passport to the newborn.<\/span><\/p><p><b>4. What is the time limit to register the birth?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Births should ideally be registered <\/span>within one year<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of the child\u2019s birth. Delayed registration may require additional documentation and approval.<\/span><\/p><p><b>5. Can the birth be registered if one parent is a foreign national?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. If one parent is Indian, the birth can still be registered with the Indian Embassy, and the child may be eligible for Indian citizenship.<\/span><\/p><p><b>6. Where can I apply for birth registration?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can apply at the nearest <\/span><b>Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in South Korea. The ICAC processes the application for approval by the Embassy.<\/span><\/p><p><b>7. Do both parents need to be present?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preferably yes, but at least one parent (Indian citizen) must appear in person with all required documents.<\/span><\/p><p><b>8. How long does the registration process take?<br \/><\/b>The process usually takes 4 weeks, subject to verification and Embassy approval.<\/p><p><b>9. Is there a fee for registering a birth?<br \/><\/b>Yes. Nominal consular and service fees apply. Please refer to <strong>Fee Datails<\/strong>.<\/p><p><b>10. What is the next step after birth registration?<br \/><\/b>Fresh passport and Birth Certificate can be applied together.<\/p><p><b>11. Can I register a birth if it occurred more than a year ago?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, but delayed registration requires additional documentation such as a declaration explaining the delay and Embassy approval.<\/span><\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94ada4a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"94ada4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information How To Apply Document Checklist Fees Details FAQ&#8217;s Registration of Birth Overview:Indian nationals residing in South Korea can register the birth of their child born in South Korea at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC). 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