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UAE New Customs Rules | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Airport | Pardes Explainers

The recent customs rules at UAE airports reflect updates by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Ports Security (ICP) and Dubai Customs aimed at tightening security and streamlining passenger clearances. First and foremost, travellers arriving or departing from UAE airports must pay attention to the declaration requirement: if you are carrying cash, bearer negotiable instruments, precious metals or valuable stones whose total value exceeds AED 60,000 (or the equivalent in foreign currency) you must declare these items. For passengers under 18 years old, their amount is added to that of their accompanying parent/guardian. Regarding permitted items, personal effects and gifts are allowed duty-free provided they meet certain conditions: they must be personal (not commercial), for occasional travel (not frequent or trading use), and gifts must not exceed a value of AED 3,000. Tobacco and alcohol also have specific allowances: for example, up to 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 500 g of pipe/shisha tobacco. For alcohol: up to 4 litres of alcoholic beverages or two cartons of beer (24 cans each, 355 ml per can) are permitted for adult travellers. Other personal belongings such as laptops, cameras, mobile phones, strollers, sports equipment and mobility aids are also generally allowed without customs duty if accompanied by personal travel and meet the non-commercial criteria. On the flip side, the list of prohibited items is quite extensive and strict. Items that are completely banned from import or export include narcotic drugs. Also included are gambling devices and machines, counterfeit currency, raw ivory and rhinoceros horn, three-layer nylon fishing nets, used/reconditioned tyres, materials contaminated with radiation or nuclear dust, and printed or visual materials that violate Islamic values or public morality. Some items fall into a “restricted” category rather than fully banned: live animals or plants, fertilizers, pesticides, weapons and ammunition, explosives or fireworks, medical drugs/devices, raw diamonds, wireless transmitters, e-cigarettes/shisha etc. These items may only be brought in or taken out if prior approval is obtained from the relevant UAE authority. happeningdubai.com The procedure for customs clearance is as follows: upon arrival at the airport (for example at a major hub like Dubai International Airport) after passport control you enter the customs zone. Your baggage may be subject to inspection, screening, and you must choose whether to use the green (nothing to declare) or red channel (you have items to declare). If you have goods that exceed exemption limits, or cash/valuables above AED 60,000, you must submit a declaration — this can be done via electronic self-declaration apps or via a paper form at customs. If items are in excess of allowed limits and are personal but exceed quantity/value or are commercial in nature, customs duties apply and full importation procedures will apply. If items are prohibited or not declared appropriately, confiscation, fines or legal penalties may apply. In summary: if you travel through UAE airports, make sure your personal goods are within the stated limits, declare any large sums or valuables, and avoid bringing in banned goods. If you are intending to carry restricted items, secure the necessary approvals. Following the screening channels correctly and using the electronic declaration platforms will help streamline the process and avoid costly penalties. Over 1.7 million Pakistanis live and work in the United Arab Emirates, making them one of the largest expatriate communities in the country. They are employed in diverse sectors such as construction, transport, healthcare, education, and information technology. Pakistani workers play a vital role in the UAE’s economic development while also sending substantial remittances back home, contributing significantly to Pakistan’s economy. The UAE government provides various social protection and labor rights frameworks, and the Pakistani Embassy and Consulate in Dubai assist citizens with legal, employment, and welfare matters, ensuring the community’s continued prosperity and integration in the Emirates. #pardes #uae #dubai