Documentation

Importing Personal Effects to Dubai
Importing Personal Effects to Dubai Shipments of household goods and personal effects
are allowed duty free entry provided they have been owned prior to importation.
All books, CDs, and DVDs are subject to physical inspection and should be
packed separately. To enter Dubai and import your personal effects you will
need your passport, a visa, and a packing list.
Hunts will supply you with any additional customs
forms you may need.

Prohibitions and Restrictions
In general it is in your interest not to import the following items:
• Firearms & ammunition
• Inflammable goods & substances
• Plants & plant material
• Foodstuffs, perishables or otherwise
• Narcotics and dangerous goods
• Offensive materials
• Alcohol & Tobacco

Transit Times
Groupage or shared load consignments to Dubai usually take 8 to 12 weeks door to door. However, this can vary depending on volumes being shipped, customs or immigration delays and prevailing weather conditions. Sole use containers usually take 5 to 6 weeks door to door.

Domestic Pets
Hunts can recommend a specialised shipper of animals to assist you in sending your family pet(s) from home to home. They will coordinate all documentation and necessary veterinary procedures.

Moving Motor Vehicles To Dubai
If you are moving your car to Dubai, your vehicle will need to meet UAE specifications and will be subject to duty.