Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Religious Texts → United Arab Emirates
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2025-01-15
RESTRICTED
Religious Texts restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Details
Personal copies of religious texts are generally permitted at most borders worldwide. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and other Gulf states restrict importation of non-Islamic religious literature beyond personal-use quantities; a single Bible for personal use is typically tolerated but quantities for
Documentation required
- Check destination requirements
Practical advice
Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.
Customs authority
Federal Customs Authority (FCA) · https://www.fca.gov.ae