Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Fresh Fruit → United Arab Emirates
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2025-01-15
RESTRICTED
Subject to MOCCAE inspection
Details
UAE allows some fresh fruit with inspection by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). Commercially packaged fruit from approved countries is generally accepted. Homegrown or unpackaged fruit may be refused. Dates from certain origins face specific restrictions.
Quantity limit
Personal quantities from approved origins
Legal reference
Federal Law on Agricultural Quarantine
Practical advice
Commercially packaged fruit generally accepted. Homegrown fruit may be refused.
Customs authority
Federal Customs Authority (FCA) · https://www.fca.gov.ae