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Registering controlled medication in the UAE?
Hello folks. I posted this also in the Etihad forum, hoping someone can help. I will be transiting Abu Dhabi and have been prescribed some sleeping pills which I take on an occasional basis.
I have read that the UAE requires inbound travelers to register their controlled medication before they enter the country. Does this apply to residents and visitors alike? Judging from press reports and the UK FCDO website’s travel advice, it seems so. However, the UAE health ministry’s website seems to imply that it is optional for non-residents: https://mohap.gov.ae/en/services/issue-of-permit-to-import-medicines-for-personal-use 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. |
Originally Posted by nickal320
(Post 35535634)
Hello folks. I posted this also in the Etihad forum, hoping someone can help. I will be transiting Abu Dhabi and have been prescribed some sleeping pills which I take on an occasional basis.
I have read that the UAE requires inbound travelers to register their controlled medication before they enter the country. Does this apply to residents and visitors alike? Judging from press reports and the UK FCDO website’s travel advice, it seems so. However, the UAE health ministry’s website seems to imply that it is optional for non-residents: https://mohap.gov.ae/en/services/iss...r-personal-use Does anybody know anything more certain? I will be in transit so I’m not even sure it applies to me (though I may want to explore the city during my transit). |
Originally Posted by stockmanjr
(Post 35597588)
I'm bringing in Lexapro which is not on their list but it seems to be semi-controlled. It's super confusing and going to have my Rx with me just in case. Bringing in only enough pills for my trip. I will report after.
Apologies for the delay in my reply. I was offline for a few weeks. I emailed the UAE ministry of health and no application is required for transit passengers. They did not comment on whether one is needed if you are a non-resident and leave the airport. |
Originally Posted by nickal320
(Post 35611397)
How was your trip?
Apologies for the delay in my reply. I was offline for a few weeks. I emailed the UAE ministry of health and no application is required for transit passengers. They did not comment on whether one is needed if you are a non-resident and leave the airport. |
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