Taking gold jewellery out of United Arab Emirates
Personal gold jewellery may be exported from United Arab Emirates for personal use; commercial quantities and gold bullion require declaration.
Details
Personal-wear gold jewellery is generally free to export from United Arab Emirates at reasonable personal-use quantities. High-value personal jewellery (typically above USD 10,000 equivalent) should be declared using the Afseh electronic declaration (declare.customs.ae or the ICP app). Gold bullion, bars, and coins face different treatment — may require advance export authorisation from the central bank for commercial quantities. Antique jewellery over cultural-property age thresholds may require an export permit.
Quantity limits
Personal wearable jewellery generally free; commercial-quantity or bullion requires declaration
Documentation required
- Purchase receipts (for high-value personal jewellery)
- Cultural export permit for antique pieces
The other direction
Bringing gold jewellery into United Arab Emirates(allowed)