Tattoo Equipment → United Arab Emirates

Tattoo Equipment restricted; documentation or permits may apply

Details

Tattoo Equipment restricted; documentation or permits may apply. Enforcement in United Arab Emirates carries fines from AED 500 to AED 50,000 under Federal Customs Law No. 1 of 2003; GCC Common Customs Law (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Documentation required

• Check destination requirements

Leaving with this item

Personal tattoo equipment may be exported from United Arab Emirates freely at personal-use quantities.

Practical advice

Professional tattoo equipment requires destination health-department licensing for use; carriage clears as personal effects but commercial work at destination needs local certification. Carry equipment in original cases.

Customs authority

Federal Customs Authority (FCA) · https://www.fca.gov.ae