When arriving in Abu Dhabi, your baggage will be scanned by Customs officials.  Once you have passed through passport control, you will be able to collect your baggage.  You will then proceed through Customs control where Customs may search your baggage for any prohibited & restricted goods.

1. Documents required for passport control

·        Passport

·        Visa (some countries do not apply)

2. Duty free allowances

Travelers are allowed to bring in any goods not listed in the Prohibited & Restricted Items List duty free with the exception of:

·        More than 2 bottles of spirits or other alcoholic beverages

·        More than 400 cigarettes(or the equivalent with a value of more than 3,000dhs)

·        More than 40,000 dhs in currency

3. Baggage Search:

The baggage of any traveler may be searched by:

·        Customs officers

·        Other certified officers from other controlling authorities or agencies

·        The police

4. Tips for travelers

       DO

·        Pack your own baggage

·        Make sure that you are aware of the contents of your luggage and ensure that no-one has been able to tamper with it.  You will be held personally liable for any contraband or illicit goods found on your person or in your luggage

·        Co-operate with Customs officers

·        Be aware of all required documents and procedures when arriving to Abu Dhabi

       DON’T

·        Carry goods for other people

·        Carry any flammables or explosives

·        Carry any prohibited or restricted goods without having obtained the necessary approvals

·        Provide false or misleading information to Customs

5. Tourist Vehicles

When exiting the country please ensure that you have:

·        Documentation showing the registration of the car, a valid driver’s license as well as the a valid Passport for the driver

·        That you declare all contents inside the vehicle and that you answer all the Customs officials questions

·        Follow the direction signs at the Customs post

When entering the country please ensure:

·        That you have all the above documents ready to present to Customs officials

·        That you have appropriate insurance on the vehicle

·        That you declare the contents inside the vehicles including any foreign currency, and any goods whether commercial or personal

·        That you follow the direction signs at the Customs post

·        That you obtain the exit clearance documentation for the vehicle and the occupants from the Customs post