Taking tramadol (medication) out of United Arab Emirates

Details

Tramadol is a controlled substance in most jurisdictions. Personal-use quantities accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export under Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2021 on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Above these limits, a MOHAP controlled-medicines permit is required.

Quantity limits

Personal-use quantity (typically ≤90 days' supply)

Documentation required

• Prescription with quantity dispensed
• Doctor's letter stating medical need
• MOHAP controlled-medicines permit (if above personal-use)

The other direction

Sources

• mohap.gov.ae
• elaws.moj.gov.ae