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Cash & currency from India to United Arab Emirates: customs rules & duty

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declare ✅ Official

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

AED 60,000 ✅ Official

Cash & currency rules in United Arab Emirates

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

UAE Government portal (u.ae) – Customs clearance

Duty-free allowance in United Arab Emirates

AED 3,000: 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

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

Can I carry Cash & currency from India to United Arab Emirates?

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

Do I need to declare Cash & currency when arriving in United Arab Emirates?

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

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 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