Issue of Permit to Import Medicines for Personal Use

about-the-service

This service allows travelers coming to the country (optional service) to obtain prior approval to bring in Narcotics & Controlled Medicines. Also, The service allows residents of the country to obtain approvals to import personal narcotic and psychotropic drugs through shipping companies.

service-process

when-applying-through-the-website

• Log in using UAE PASS to start the service.
• Fill out the application form.
• Attach the required documents.
• Submit the application.
• Issue of Permit to Import Medicines for Personal Use.

conditions-and-requirements

• For residents of the country who are above the legal age: The application must be submitted through the electronic system to obtain the approval
• For residents of the country who are under the legal age: The guardian shall submit through the electronic system
• For travelers: This service is optional for travelers visiting the country who wish to obtain electronic approvals, as it is allowed for those coming to the country to take narcotic medicine and psychotropics (controlled medications) with them within the limits of a quantity that does not exceed the patient's need for a maximum period of three months

required-documents

• Prescription (Is a doctor's order for medicine.)
• Prescription should include the Patients Full Name, Medicine Name with the dose, dosage form & duration of treatment, also date of issuance along with the name of physician are required.
• The document should be issued within the last three months & recognized/ stamped by the healthcare facility the patient is following up in.
• Medical Report (Is a comprehensive report that covers a person's clinical history.)
• Medical Report should include the Patients Full Name, Diagnosis (Medical Condition), Treatment Plan (Medicine name, dose, dosage form along the duration of treatment) also date of issuance along with the name of physician are required.
• The document should be issued within the last year & recognized/ stamped by the healthcare facility the patient is following up in.

faqs

• If the medicine is listed on your Annex attached to the Service for Import of Personal Medicine, does that mean it’s allowed into UAE without prescription
• The traveler can carry his medicines along with the Prescription/ Medical Report with maximum of three months quantity need, The electronic submission is an optional service available for the traveler’s comfort
• Does the name of the brand need to match the ones listed on your Annex attached to the Service ?
• No, they can use either the Trade or the Brand Name for the electronic submission or even they can freely type the medicine name in the Medicine Field
• When does the customer need to carry their prescription with them? Do all need to be attested by the Health Attaché and the Embassy before going into the country? Are there any other documents needed
• Yes, the traveler must carry the prescription and the medical report if the medications are considered as Narcotic or Psychotropic, and the documents must be authenticated by the health authority in which the patient is following up
• If the medicine is not listed, what would be the steps to take in this case
• If the medicine isn’t considered as Narcotics or Psychotropics, they can carry their medicines safely without any prior submission.
• In case the applicant is an elderly person or is facing technical difficulties in creating a UAEPASS account and does not have an active account, what is the application procedure
• They can contact the service support team via email at info@ede.gov.ae for technical assistance. If the traveler is unable to submit the application form, they are permitted to carry the medication provided it is accompanied by a medical prescription or report, and the quantity does not exceed a three-month supply
• What are the requirements or conditions for passengers transiting through the airport
• Please be informed that approval from the Ministry of Health and Prevention is not required, provided that the passenger does not leave the airport during transit
• Wishing you a safe and smooth journey