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Ozempic / Semaglutide 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

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Ozempic / Semaglutide restricted; documentation or permits may apply

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Can I bring Ozempic / Semaglutide into United Arab Emirates?

RESTRICTEDVERIFIED · 2026-04-25MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Ozempic / Semaglutide restricted; documentation or permits may apply

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Up to 3-month personal supply; MOHAP approval required if quantity exceeds personal supply

DOCUMENTS

  • Original prescription from licensed physician
  • MOHAP import permit for quantities above personal supply
  • Medication in original pharmacy-labelled packaging

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

fca.gov.ae
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Full details

Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) is a prescription-only injectable medication that is not a narcotic but requires cold chain management: pre-filled pens must be stored at 2–8°C before first use and are stable at room temperature for up to 56 days after first puncture depending on formulation. The globa

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-04-25

fca.gov.ae

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

Up to 3-month personal supply; MOHAP approval required if quantity exceeds personal supply

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

  • Original prescription from licensed physician
  • MOHAP import permit for quantities above personal supply
  • Medication in original pharmacy-labelled packaging

CUSTOMS AUTHORITY

Federal Customs Authority (FCA)

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AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in United Arab Emirates. Whether you can carry ozempic / semaglutide through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

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