Not all medications require prior approval before entering the UAE. To determine whether your medication is subject to approval, please contact the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) Customer Service Center and provide the name of your medication.
Telephone: +971 4 230 1000
Live Chat: https://www.mohap.gov.ae
If your medication is classified as a controlled substance, you must either:
• obtain prior approval from the relevant UAE authorities before traveling; or
• carry a medical report or prescription in English, signed and stamped by your treating physician, clearly stating the name of the medication and its prescribed dosage.