🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — prohibited items
40 items are documented as prohibited for import into United Arab Emirates. Attempting to bring these items may result in confiscation, fines, or criminal penalties.
vape e cigarette
Banned until 2019; now technically permitted for adults but heavily restricted at borders.
cbd oil
All CBD products are prohibited. Zero-tolerance drug laws apply.
adderall medication
Prohibited. Amphetamine-based medications are banned narcotics in the UAE.
poppy seeds
Prohibited. Poppy seeds are classified as a narcotic substance.
pepper spray
Prohibited. Personal defence sprays are classified as weapons.
electronic cigarette liquid
Vape products prohibited by post
satellite phone
Import prohibited without TRA license
pocket knife
Bladed weapons prohibited under Federal Penal Code
counterfeit goods warning
Active IP enforcement at customs
alcohol spirits
Alcohol imports by post prohibited for consumers
cannabis seeds
Zero tolerance; all cannabis products prohibited
firearms
Prohibited without government authorization
sex toys
Sex Toys prohibited; penalties for import
xanax alprazolam
Xanax / Alprazolam prohibited; penalties for import
vyvanse lisdexamfetamine
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import
body armour
Body Armour prohibited; penalties for import
night vision devices
Night Vision Devices prohibited; penalties for import
kratom
Kratom prohibited; penalties for import
kava
Kava prohibited; penalties for import
khat
Khat prohibited; penalties for import
cbd oil
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into United Arab Emirates.
cannabis seeds
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into United Arab Emirates.
coins collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into United Arab Emirates.
firearms
Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into United Arab Emirates.
pepper spray
Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into United Arab Emirates.
pocket knife
Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into United Arab Emirates.
ammunition sporting
Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into United Arab Emirates.
counterfeit goods warning
Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into United Arab Emirates.
ivory cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into United Arab Emirates.
antiquities
Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into United Arab Emirates.
cbd oil
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into United Arab Emirates.
cannabis seeds
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into United Arab Emirates.
codeine medication
Codeine (Medication) is generally prohibited for personal import into United Arab Emirates.
adderall medication
Adderall (Medication) is generally prohibited for personal import into United Arab Emirates.
tramadol medication
Tramadol (Medication) is generally prohibited for personal import into United Arab Emirates.
firearms
Firearms is generally prohibited for personal import into United Arab Emirates.
pepper spray
Pepper Spray is generally prohibited for personal import into United Arab Emirates.
pocket knife
Pocket Knife is generally prohibited for personal import into United Arab Emirates.
ammunition sporting
Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited for personal import into United Arab Emirates.
counterfeit goods warning
Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited for personal import into United Arab Emirates.