Medicines and medical devices
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled/prescription medicine | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Personal-use medicine | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Personal-use medicines (non-controlled) | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Narcotic and psychotropic medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Narcotic or psychotropic medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic substances | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| External-use medicine (personal use) | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Personal-use cosmetics (each item) | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Medicine containing stimulant raw materials | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Personal medical device | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Dietary supplements and sports nutrition | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
- Passenger Customs Guide, Version No. 6 - 2025, Second: Baggage Declaration Dubai Customs, Government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Jan 1, 2025
- Customs clearance The Official Portal of the UAE Government (u.ae) · Sep 8, 2026
- Drugs and controlled medicines The Official Portal of the UAE Government (u.ae) · Sep 8, 2026
- Restricted and Prohibited Goods Abu Dhabi Customs