Moving to United Arab Emirates

Ports: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Khorfakkan, & Fujairah

Prohibited: Pornography; Alcohol; Narcotics; Wireless Radios; Firearms and Ammunition; Products of Israeli- blacklisted Manufacturers; Exposed Movie Films; Political or Religious Literature Needs Approval Of Ministry Of Information

Cont: None

Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco

Required Documents:

Customs Regulations: Alcoholic beverages prohibited.

Clearance:

Remarks:

Firearms and Weapons

Required Documents:

Customs Regulations: Firearms/weapons prohibited.

Clearance:

Remarks:

Household Goods and Personal Effects

Required Documents: (1) Original OBL or AWB (2) Two legible copies of inventory (3) Insurance certificates (4) Full address and telephone number of final and notify party

Customs Regulations: Personal effects are subject to open inspection by Customs authorities.

Clearance: 2-3 days. Customer presence required for clearance? Yes, but for Dubai only

Remarks: No duty for used personal effects.

Vehicles

Required Documents: (1) Certificate of Origin and Invoice (2) Insurance policy

Customs Regulations:

Clearance:

Remarks:

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