Moving to United Arab Emirates

What can I take with me?

When moving to the UAE importation of used household goods and personal effects will be free of duty charges. Brand new items will attract Customs duty and if the invoice is not provided Customs will do their own assessment.

The UAE has strict import regulations therefore it is essential that you do not import wines or spirits, food products, religious images. Weapons, firearms, fire crackers, swords or daggers, military uniforms and images of nudity. Banned drugs and medicines, even ones obtained under prescription. The majority of consignments will go through a 100% physical inspection and therefore it is necessary to pack all books, magazines, DVD’s in separate cartons clearly marked so that they can be easily identified by customs.

All importers need to be present in the UAE at the time of customs clearance, and the consignment should arrive within a month of the client’s arrival in the UAE.

All information on this website is given for guidance only, and although we believe it to be correct at the time of writing, we do not accept any liability for errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misinterpretation. All charges, regulations and procedures are liable to change without notice.

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customer testimonials

"The project  is going well, with many boxes now filled with clothing, bedding and basic household items.  These goods will be very much appreciated by the people who will receive them and will improve their quality of lives greatly."

Frances Buchan, Teacher in Home Economics, Beechwood School