Guidance on bringing medication into the UAE

Some prescribed and over the counter medicines that are available in the UK are considered to be controlled substances in the UAE. Any such medication is not allowed into the UAE without prior permission from the UAE Ministry of Health. If a passenger arrives in the UAE without prior approval and the required documentation, the medication will not be allowed into the UAE and the person may be subject to prosecution under the laws of the UAE.
More information on this topic and a list of the controlled medicines can be found on the website of the Ministry of Health, www.moh.gov.ae.

If you have any further queries, the Embassy recommends that you contact the Registration and Drug Control Department of the Ministry of Health to check whether your medication is on the controlled list and as such requires prior permission for importation. The Department can be contacted by e-mailing: ahosman@moh.gov.ae or mvashokan@moh.gov.ae or by fax +971 2 631 3724. You can also telephone this department direct on (971) (2) 611 7505 / 611 7354.