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Essential customs advice about shipping possessions to the UAE

To import household and personal possessions to UAE, first log into your Seven Seas Worldwide online account and complete the following documents:

• An inventory packing list that accurately details everything in your shipment.
• Optional insurance to protect your shipment in the rare chance it suffers loss or damage.
• Colour scans of your passport picture, signature and stamped UAE residence visa pages.

Please ensure your documents are accurate, as UAE customs officials will see them. Almost all shipments will undergo physical inspections and X-rays, so it's advisable to pack and label similar items together, such as CDs, DVDs, books, and magazines, for easy and quick identification.

If shipping by sea, an appointed agent in the UAE, suggested by us, will help you clear your belongings through customs. Our friendly customer support team is available 24/7 to answer customs questions and offer advice.

Importing household and personal effects duty-free into the UAE

You may import personal and used household effects into the UAE free from duties under the following conditions:

• The total value of your luggage does not exceed AED 3,000 (around USD 817).
• Your items must be of limited quantity and not intended for resale in the UAE.
• You do not travel regularly to the UAE with personal goods.

You must indicate on your inventory whether an item is new or used and provide its estimated monetary value. Failure to do so may result in a USD 300 fine.

A customs duty charge of 5% applies to brand-new items and shipments exceeding AED 3,000.