UAE travelers beware: If these items are in the luggage, they will be trapped. According to the GCC Unified Customs Act, the authorities have specified which items are allowed and which are prohibited for passengers to carry in their luggage. Authorities warned that the lack of awareness could affect the safety of passengers and disrupt the travel of many. The FCA has also released a special awareness video in Arabic, english, and Urdu. It is available on the Authority's social media accounts and on its website at www.fca.gov.ae.Movie projectors, radio-CD players, wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital cameras, TVs and receivers (one each), personal sports equipment, portable computers and printers, and compliant personalities. Gifts for travelers should not exceed 3,000 dirhams. Only a maximum of 200 cigarettes will be allowed.



 However, passengers under the age of 18 should not carry tobacco products or alcohol on hand. Similarly, if there are any currencies worth more than 60,000 dirhams, precious metals, gems, or any other items to be donated, this should be disclosed. But there are some restricted items that can only be brought in with the permission of the authorities. These include live animals, plants, fertilizers, pesticides, weapons, ammunition, explosives, firecrackers, medicine, medical equipment, publications, new vehicle tires, wireless equipment, alcohol, cosmetics, personal care products, raw gemstones, and tobacco made from tobacco. Prior permission of the concerned Ministries is required for these items to be brought.



Drugs, gambling tools and machines, nylon fishing nets, pigs, ivory, red light laser pens, counterfeit currencies, nuclear radiation, books and pictures containing blasphemy or pornography, and hand-held objects, including stone statues and cutlery. Do not accept luggage or bags. Don't even buy a bag from friends without knowing exactly what it is. Such bags may sometimes contain drugs or cash in excess of the limit.



The FCA said that when bringing medicines, the doctor's approved note should be kept in hand and the instructions issued by the airlines should be followed. The FCA also warned that those who bring goods in violation of the law face severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines. It is also an offense to conceal the contents of luggage from customs officials. drugs, gambling equipment and machinery, nylon fishing nets, pigs, ivory, red light laser pens, counterfeit currencies, nuclear radiation, books and pictures containing blasphemy or pornography, stone statues, and firecrackers.

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