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Imports & Customs — United Arab Emirates
What travelers need to know about imports & customs in United Arab Emirates. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Importing non-Islamic religious pamphlets for missionary activity is prohibited, along with ivory, pornographic material, endangered species, and objects contrary to the UAE's religious/moral values; possession can bring detention and lengthy jail.
Detention and lengthy jail sentences
§ US State Dept — UAEVerified Jul 1, 2026
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