Can I bring medicines to UAE?

The UAE embassy advice says: “Individuals may bring medicine into the country for their personal use. Up to three months’ supply of a prescription item can be brought into the country by a visitor and 12 months’ supply by a resident if they can produce a doctor’s letter or a copy of the original prescription.”

Can we carry medicines to Oman?

Muscat: Travellers coming to Oman with controlled medicines or even prescribed medicines are required carry relevant documents, according to a document released by Ministry of Health said.

Which medicine is not allowed in UAE?

Majority of medicines which are used worldwide are available in community pharmacies and hospitals in the UAE. However, narcotic, psychotropic and other controlled drugs/medicines of class A or B are neither freely available in the UAE, nor can they be freely imported into the country.

Which medicines are not allowed in Qatar?

It is prohibited to carry medicines which contain narcotics or psychotropic substances while arriving in the country, the embassy stated. These include medicines like Lyrica, Tramadol, Alprazolam (Xanax), Diazepam (Valium), Zolam, Clonazepam, Zolpidem, Codeine, Methadone, Pregabalin.

What is the punishment for drugs in Dubai?

Those who manage, prepare or set up places for drug consumption shall face a jail term of at least 7 or 10 years, depending on the substances facilitated, and a minimum fine of Dh100,000. Penalty of repeated offense has increased to life imprisonment combined with a minimum Dh100,000 fine.

Can we carry Ayurvedic medicines to UAE?

It is not permitted to bring more than three month’s supply of medicine, as per guidelines of the health ministry. Do also keep in mind that medicines can be carried in your checked in luggage, but if one needs medicines during the flight, they can be placed in the hand luggage, provided one has documentary evidence.

Is Oman Air strict with baggage?

As for your cabin baggage, your checked luggage has strict limitation, unless you want to pay additional fees. Indeed your hold bagage must not exceed 158 cm cumulated (width + height + length) and the weight must not be above 30 kg each.

Can I carry medicines in Qatar Airways?

While travelling to Qatar, it is prohibited to carry medicines containing drugs or psychotropic substances. Please get an official prescription from your doctor.

Is Ayurvedic medicine allowed in Qatar?

After several years of debate, Qatar authorities have approved of the practice of homeopathy, ayurvedic medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic treatments and hijama (wet cupping) in the country. However, only those who are licensed to offer such treatments will now be allowed to operate in the country.

What is the penalty for taking drugs in Saudi Arabia?

Imprisonment for drug dealing can range between 2 and 10 years in prison with whippings. Repeated dealing and or smuggling of large amounts of drugs usually result in harsher time in prison or can even include the death penalty, although recent executions are very rare.