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Can you bring a weapon to the United Arab Emirates?

Short answer
Depends on specifics

  • Weapons

    depends on specifics

    Weapons, ammunition, explosives and fireworks are restricted goods: they need prior approval from the authorities concerned (the Ministry of Defence, the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Interior) before they can be imported.

    Restricted goods are restricted under the Common Customs Law of the GCC States and UAE regulations. The portal doesn't say how a visitor applies for approval, and doesn't mention knives or self-defence sprays specifically; check with the Ministry of Interior before travelling with any weapon.

    Also covers: weapons, firearms, guns, ammunition, explosives, fireworks

    Source UAE Government portal (u.ae) — Customs clearance: banned and restricted goodsChecked against the source on 2026-10-26

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