Taking xanax / alprazolam out of United Arab Emirates

Details

Alprazolam is Schedule IV in most jurisdictions. Personal-use quantities with 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

• fca.gov.ae
• moj.gov.ae