Exhibitions and Fairs only.
United Arab Emirates typically limit every ATA Carnet entry to 3 months, however, they may extend till the ATA Carnet until the expiration date.
Simply request the extension at the port of entry prior to the initial limited time period has concluded.
UAE does not accept partial shipments on an ATA Carnet.
Severe penalties will be imposed for failure to abide by the time limits set by customs for the re-exportation of goods, and for the non-presentation of the carnet for validation upon leaving the UAE.
UAE customs charges a service fees for ATA Carnets validated after office hours.
ATA carnets will be accepted by the UAE Member Customs of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and processed by the following Customs offices:
Abu Dhabi - Port Zayed
Abu Dhabi – International Airport
Abu Dhabi – Port Khalifa
Dubai - Jebel Ali Port
Dubai International Airport1
Al-Maktoum International Airport
Location of customs offices at Dubai International Airport & contact points:
Terminal 1: arrivals Hall, inspection office and Gold office
Contacts: Tel: + 971 4 4176847 or + 971 4 4176839Terminal 2: Arrivals Hall, inspection office
Contacts: Tel: + 971 4 4176602 or + 971 4 4176607Terminal 3: Arrivals section, Hall no.4 near duty free & Marhaba office
Contacts: Tel: + 971 4 4176812or + 971 4 4176813
If goods cannot be re-exported, Customs can be notified at the following address:
The UAE Federal Customs Authority
P.O. Box 111333 | Dubai (UAE)
Tel: (971) 4 311 99 00 | Fax: (971) 4 393 01 99