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India to United Arab Emirates customs duty calculator

Duty-free allowance, gold, phones, cash and banned items for travellers arriving in United Arab Emirates from India.

✅ Every number is labelled Official, Reported or Estimated, with its source and the date we checked it.

Quick answer

Duty-free allowance in United Arab EmiratesAED 3,000 ✅ Official
Gold jewellerydeclare ✅ Official
Mobile phonesallowed ≈ Estimated
Cash & currencydeclare ✅ Official
Alcoholrestricted ≈ Estimated

Gifts, perfumes and personal goods up to AED 3,000 are duty-free.

50 g of 22K gold is worth about AED 22,168 at today's rate.

Duty-free allowance in United Arab Emirates

Gifts, perfumes and personal goods up to AED 3,000 are duty-free. ✅ Official

5% customs duty (GCC common tariff) plus 5% VAT on the excess. ≈ Estimated

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⛔ United Arab Emirates

  • Narcotics & drugs: Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse.

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  • Alcohol: Non-Muslim adults (18+): about 4 litres of spirits/wine or 24 cans of beer. Not allowed for Muslim passengers.
  • Medicines: Controlled and some prescription medicines need prior approval from the UAE Ministry of Health (EDE).
  • Meat, milk & dairy: Pork products are restricted. Other meat/dairy may need health certificates.
  • Plants, seeds & fruit: Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them.
  • Drones: Drones need registration and approval from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.
  • Weapons & ammunition: Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance.

Leaving India

  • Declare high-value items (jewellery, cameras, laptops) on departure so you can bring them back duty-free. ≈ Estimated

Declare or pay online

  • Dubai Customs iDeclare app: Declare commercial goods, personal items, cash (AED 60,000+), jewellery and gifts over AED 3,000 before or after landing in Dubai. ✅ Official

⚖️ If you don't declare

  • Not declaring cash/precious metals of AED 60,000+: fines and the amount can be held.
  • Undeclared goods: duty plus penalties and confiscation.
  • Drugs (including CBD and some prescription medicines without approval): arrest and jail.

≈ Estimated

Frequently asked questions

How much can I bring duty-free from India to United Arab Emirates?

AED 3,000. Gifts, perfumes and personal goods up to AED 3,000 are duty-free.

Can I carry Gold jewellery from India to United Arab Emirates?

Declare jewellery, gold and other precious metals. A declaration is mandatory when cash plus precious metals exceed AED 60,000.

How much cash can I carry to United Arab Emirates?

Declare cash, cheques and precious metals worth AED 60,000 or more, on arrival and departure (age 18+).

Can I pay customs duty online before travelling to United Arab Emirates?

Yes. Dubai Customs iDeclare app: Declare commercial goods, personal items, cash (AED 60,000+), jewellery and gifts over AED 3,000 before or after landing in Dubai.

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Last checked: 2026-11-09