Overview of Dubai Customs Regulations
Regulated by Dubai Customs and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), all travelers entering or departing the UAE through airports or land borders must adhere to strict duty-free limits, medication regulations, and anti-money laundering declarations.
For individuals bringing personal funds or remitting income into the country, see our Personal Tax & Remittance Rules Guide for detailed 0% tax information.
Evaluate Personal Gift Duty Threshold
Within Duty-Free Personal Allowance
Personal gifts valued up to AED 3,000 are completely exempt from customs duties upon arrival at UAE airports.
Duty-Free Allowances
| Cigarettes Limit: | 400 Cigarettes |
| Alcohol Limit: | 4 Liters or 2 Cartons Beer |
| Gifts Limit: | AED 3,000 Max Value |
| Cash Declaration: | AED 60,000 (Afsah App) |
Interlinked UAE Compliance Portals
Frequently Asked Questions (Customs & Medication)
Adult travelers arriving in Dubai are allowed 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 500g of tobacco, 4 liters of alcohol (or 2 cartons of beer), and personal gifts valued up to AED 3,000 duty-free.
Travelers carrying controlled or prescription medications (such as painkillers, tramadol, or psychotropics) must apply online for a free MOHAP import permit on the Ministry of Health website prior to travel and carry an attested doctor's prescription.
Passengers carrying cash, gold bullion, or negotiable monetary instruments valued at AED 60,000 or more (or equivalent foreign currency) must declare it using the official Afsah app upon entry or exit under our Personal Tax & Remittance Guide.
Strictly prohibited items include narcotics, poppy seeds, unauthorized e-cigarettes/vapes, counterfeit currency, pirated materials, and items conflicting with public morals.
Dubai Customs VerifiedOfficial Customs Source
• Dubai Customs Official Passenger Portal: dubaicustoms.gov.ae
• MOHAP Medication Import Permit Portal: mohap.gov.ae