Limitations to bringing in medication to Dubai
 

Hi everyone, I am moving to Dubai in August. There was a recent story in the newspapers about a British woman being arrested at the DXB airport on suspicion of drug trafficking when infact she was simply bringing her partner some codeine pain killers. I have some prescription creams that I need and would like to bring 3/4 of each with me and I am also prescribed Valium to calm my nerves when flying and would like to bring some with me when I move over to use when travelling around. Does anyone know where/how I can find out the allowance for bringing in specific medication drugs to the country?? Or any other advice regarding prescriptions etc.

Thanks!

Re: Limitations to bringing in medication to Dubai
 

Here you go

https://www.government.ae/en/information-and-services/health-and-fitness/drugs-and-controlled-medicines/controlled-medicines-

Re: Limitations to bringing in medication to Dubai
 

If my memory serves me correctly the alleged lady was traveling to Egypt not Dubai and had over 300 ( tablets of Tramadol prescription only medicine which she obtained via a colleague) Someone has sent you the banned list of medicines. In order to legally carry items through you will need a Drs note and presrciption ( attested) and the original copies need to be carried with you. I think there is also a limit on how many you can bring in