Taking cannabis seeds out of United Arab Emirates

Details

Many jurisdictions treat viable cannabis seeds as controlled cannabis material under the Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2021 on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances framework. Even where domestic hemp cultivation is legal, cross-border seed export typically requires origin-country export permit and destination import permit. CBD-strain seeds may face slightly lighter treatment.

Quantity limits

Any quantity typically requires advance authorisation

Documentation required

• MOHAP controlled-medicines permit if viable seeds; strain COA showing THC content

The other direction

Sources

• u.ae
• dubaicustoms.gov.ae