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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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*NOTE: CUSTOMERS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS CLEARING
THE RESTRICTED ITEMS SHOWN BELOW THROUGH CUSTOMS AND
SIGNIFICANT LOSS AND DAMAGE HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO
US.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
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Passport (two clear copies)
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Residence Permit
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Confirmation of Employment Letter
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Detailed inventory (original
and two copies) in English
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Insurance Certificate
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
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CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT
FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
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All shipments subject to inspection
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All used household goods and
personal effects are duty-free, subject to customer
obtaining a Residence Permit
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All new household goods dutiable,
determined by customs official
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- All political and religious literature needs prior
approval from the Ministry
- New items
- Plants and plant material require a Health Certificate
- Medication and foodstuff (subject to special approval
and inspection by Ministry of Health), must be packed
separately
- Flammable or corrosive items
- Exposed film or other valuables, stamp or coin collections
of high value
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Firearms, weapons and ammunition (even decorative
items of this nature and toy guns are subject to confiscation)
- Alcoholic beverages (including fine wines)
- Narcotics and drugs (including seemingly innocent
dried poppy flower arrangements) can lead to very severe
legal action and even long prison terms. (Allowed
in reasonable quantities, but subject to analysis)
- Articles dealing with endangered animals and any
items made out of ivory
- Wireless transmitters and communications equipment
- All items manufactured by Israeli blacklist and Israeli
origin
- False and counterfeit money
- Erotic statues/figurines, idols, made of any metal/clay/glass,
etc., defined offensive to Islamic teachings and principles
- Pornographic, political and religious material which
might be deemed offensive to the United Arab Emirates
government or the Islamic faith.
- Pork meat
- Prohibited articles detained by the Customs authorities
may be destroyed without consignee's consent
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*ALL PRINTED MATTER, BOOKS,
PICTURES, RECORDS, FILMS, TAPES, SLIDES, MOVIES, VIDEOS,
COMPACT DISCS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, ETC. ARE SUBJECT
TO CENSORSHIP AND CONFISCATION (MUST BE PACKED SEPARATELY
FOR EASY ACCESS AND CLEARLY MARKED ON THE INVENTORY)
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Can only be registered with a valid United Arab Emirates
Residence Visa
- Duty is applicable on all used motor vehicles
- Documents required:
- Registration documents from origin
- Title or Deed
- Copy of Purchase Invoice
- Certificate of Origin
- Copy of Passport
- Insurance Policy
- Proof of Ownership
- Residence Permit
- Cars with tinted glass are not allowed to be imported
PETS
- Dogs, cats and birds permitted with Health and Vaccination
Certificate issued by the Ministry of Agriculture from
origin no more than 10 days before departure.
- Import Permit
- Vaccination Certificate by the Ministry of Agriculture
from origin no more than 12 months old and no less than
1 month old.
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is
a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household
goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such
regulations are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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