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United Arab Emirates Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
400 cigs
Tobacco allowance
4 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
For over 18 years old, non-commercial amount of gifts and other items for personal use of value up to AED 3,000
- For over 18 years old, non-commercial amount of gifts and other items for personal use of value up to AED 3,000
- 400 cigarettes
- 50 cigars
- 500g of tobacco
- 4L of alcohol (combination of spirits, wine and beer) or 2 cartons of beer (no more than 24 cans per carton, and no more than 355ml per can)
- Narcotics including psychotropic medication
- Pornography (please consider the term as used under the Islamic law)
- Any material that contradicts Islamic teachings
- Counterfeit items
- Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance (authentic engravings, prints, lithographs etc.)
- Any goods from countries with no diplomatic relation with UEA
- Any goods from Israel or with Israeli branding
- Gambling related items (lottery tickets, gambling machines)
- Three layers fishing nets
- Any tyres showing usage or tempering, also inlaid tyres are not allowed
- Items, materials or substances polluted with radiation
- Homemade foodstuff
- Live animals - health certificate required along with complete and valid inoculations. Contact nearest embassy to obtain permission.
- Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.
- Medication (including some painkillers) - strict laws applies, please contact the nearest embassy or mission to make sure they are allowed and what quantity is allowable if you in transit to another country. For list of embassies please refer to our Contact tab.
- Currency - whether foreign or local exceeding the equivalent of AED 40,000 (including traveller’s cheque) needs to be declared. Passengers below the age of 18 cannot import more negotiable instrument than the stated limit.
Export Regulations
- No information available.
- Narcotics
- Pornography (please consider the term as used under the Islamic law)
- Counterfeit items
- Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance
- Explosive material
- Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.
- Currency - whether foreign or local exceeding the equivalent of AED 40,000 (including traveller’s cheque) needs to be declared. Passengers below the age of 18 cannot import more negotiable instrument than the value of the stated limit.
- Medication (including some painkillers) - strict laws applies, please contact the nearest embassy or mission to make sure they are allowed.
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to United Arab Emirates
Basic security information for travelers to United Arab Emirates
🛡 General
- Basic health information for travelers to United Arab Emirates
- It is always recommended to keep a certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever when one has travelled to countries with infected areas
- The overall standard of medical assistance is good enough, but visitore would have to cover the cost of any medical fees incurred. Travel and health insurance for travellers is recommended.
- All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.
- Basic security information for travelers to United Arab Emirates
- There is a high threat from terrorism and potential planning to carry out attacks in the UAE. Attacks could be indiscriminate and could happen at any time, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Travellers should maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public places.
- Due to the recent Arab Spring, Please be aware of local sensitivities on these issues and take sensible precautions for your personal safety and avoid public gatherings and demonstrations.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Emirati Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Telephone
+97144177777
Official Website
Visit Address
Dubai Customs Head Quarters Building Outside Port Rashid Al Mina Road Dubai