Mobile phones from Pakistan to United Arab Emirates: customs rules & duty

Mobile phones rules in United Arab Emirates

No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated

Duty-free allowance in United Arab Emirates

AED 3,000: Gifts, perfumes and personal goods up to AED 3,000 are duty-free. ✅ Official

5% customs duty (GCC common tariff) plus 5% VAT on the excess. ≈ Estimated

Leaving Pakistan

• Gold bullion, precious stones and gold jewellery bought in Pakistan face export restrictions. Jewellery you declared on arrival can be taken back out. ✅ Official
• Declare foreign currency over US$5,000 (or equivalent) when leaving. ✅ Official

Declare or pay online

• Dubai Customs iDeclare app: Declare commercial goods, personal items, cash (AED 60,000+), jewellery and gifts over AED 3,000 before or after landing in Dubai. ✅ Official

⚖️ If you don't declare

• Not declaring cash/precious metals of AED 60,000+: fines and the amount can be held.
• Undeclared goods: duty plus penalties and confiscation.
• Drugs (including CBD and some prescription medicines without approval): arrest and jail.

≈ Estimated

Frequently asked questions

Related guides

• Gold jewellery: Pakistan → United Arab Emirates
• Laptops & tablets: Pakistan → United Arab Emirates
• Cash & currency: Pakistan → United Arab Emirates
• Alcohol: Pakistan → United Arab Emirates
• Pakistan → United Arab Emirates
• All rules for United Arab Emirates

Sources

• ✅ Official UAE Government portal (u.ae) – Customs clearance
• ✅ Official State Bank of Pakistan – Foreign Exchange Manual, Ch. XVIII
• ✅ Official FBR – SRO 1751(I)/2022, Rule 7A (outbound declaration)

Last checked: 2026-11-09