United Arab Emirates · Prescription medication
Tramadol (Ultram / Tramal / Tramadex) on a flight to the United Arab Emirates
What is written here comes from the official source we verified, with the quote and the date it was checked. What has not been verified says so.
This record was researched for a trip departing from Israel. Flying from somewhere else? Mention it in the initial eligibility check — parts of the answer may differ.
This page in Hebrew: עברית
There is a route
There is a route to this destination — and we go through it with you.
We explain the options, settle with you which one fits, prepare the documents and check them. We file on your behalf where that is possible; whatever only you can do, you receive ready in hand.
The bottom line
- How much you may take
- Quantity for the period of stay or a maximum three months use whichever is less. Medical prescription or attested medical report by health provider is required
- Which documents
- 3 documents listed — names recorded in Hebrew only
- When to start
- Not yet verified · our accompaniment: 21–30 business days
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What is required to enter the United Arab Emirates
- Permitted quantity
- Quantity for the period of stay or a maximum three months use whichever is less. Medical prescription or attested medical report by health provider is required
- Approving body
- Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) — Drug Department; the service documents still name Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)
- Translation
- Not yet verified
- Notary
- Not yet verified
- Advance time required
- Not yet verified
- Filing by someone else
- Not yet verified
- How it is filed
- Through an online portal
- What is required of you
- You hand us documents, and there is a step only you can carry out yourself
- Israeli document
- A valid Israeli prescription in your name is required, covering the whole period of travel.
The documents this record lists
3 documents are listed; their names are recorded in Hebrew.
In this record, the document names are written in Hebrew. We do not machine-translate our records — the full text is on the Hebrew version of this page.
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Where people actually come unstuck
Every line here is a failure documented in this record — not a scenario we made up.
7 documented failure points are recorded for this destination and medication in Hebrew. We do not machine-translate our records — the full text is on the Hebrew version of this page.
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How to prepare properly
You fly with your own medication from home — and with an official document that covers you on entry.
- You upload the documentsThe licence and prescription you already have, through a secure link.
- We assemble and check the applicationTranslating and arranging it in exactly the format the authority requires.
- We file on your behalf where permittedAnd handle the correspondence. On a route where only you may file — you receive the file ready in hand.
- We stay with it until there is an answerFollowing up, handling requests for more information and keeping you updated. Processing time depends on the authority, not on us.
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Frequently asked questions
How much tramadol may I take to the United Arab Emirates?
Quantity for the period of stay or a maximum three months use whichever is less. Medical prescription or attested medical report by health provider is required
Which documents are needed?
3 documents are listed in our record; the names are recorded in Hebrew only.
Do I need a notarised translation?
Not yet verified
How long before the flight should I start?
Not yet verified
Can someone else handle this for me?
Not yet verified
Do I need a valid Israeli prescription or licence?
A valid Israeli prescription in your name is required, covering the whole period of travel.
Want to go through this together?
We explain the options, settle with you which one fits, prepare the documents and check them. We file on your behalf where that is possible; whatever only you can do, you receive ready in hand.
An initial eligibility check at no cost. We go over your case, tell you which routes exist for this destination, what each of them requires of you and how long it takes — and you decide whether to continue.
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The sources
Every claim on this page rests on one of these. The quote is verbatim, in the language of the source.
This is an alphabetical list of INCB and EDE controlled Narcotics / Psychotropics and Controlled (CD) Drugs used for medical purposes, their Scheduling and level of restrictions to carry with travelers to the UAEhttps://www.ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/0/Controlled+and+semi-controlled+medicines+list.pdf/9a7ac2c4-ec95-5b9a-9720-214314184141
Tramadol CD Quantity for the period of stay or a maximum three months use whichever is less. Medical prescription or attested medical report by health provider is requiredhttps://www.ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/0/Controlled+and+semi-controlled+medicines+list.pdf/9a7ac2c4-ec95-5b9a-9720-214314184141
narcotic, psychotropic and other controlled drugs/medicines of class A or B are neither freely available in the UAE, nor can they be freely imported into the country.https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/health-and-fitness/drugs-and-controlled-medicines
For travelers: This service is optional for travelers visiting the country who wish to obtain electronic approvals, as it is allowed for those coming to the country to take narcotic medicine and psychotropics (controlled medications) with them, provided that the quantity is within the limits, such that it does not exceed the patient's need for a maximum period of three months.https://ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/62137/Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+Infographic+-+Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+PDF+380KB.pdf/4cfd4a92-779d-0d4a-dac6-43494354d25c
All Travelers carrying controlled medication into the UAE must apply for approval through the Ministry of Health (MoH) website.https://www.uae-embassy.org/permitted-prescriptionsdrugs-while-entering-uae
If a prior approval wasn't obtained, travelers must declare their narcotic and controlled medicines upon arrival at the country's ports along with the prescription and medical report.https://ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/62137/Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+Infographic+-+Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+PDF+380KB.pdf/4cfd4a92-779d-0d4a-dac6-43494354d25c
Login to the MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS.https://ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/62137/Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+Infographic+-+Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+PDF+380KB.pdf/4cfd4a92-779d-0d4a-dac6-43494354d25c
If the required conditions are met, the permit will be issued through the MOHAP e-system or smart app.https://ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/62137/Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+Infographic+-+Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+PDF+380KB.pdf/4cfd4a92-779d-0d4a-dac6-43494354d25c
Yes, the traveler must carry the prescription and the medical report if the medications are considered as narcotic or psychotropic, and the documents must be authenticated by the health authority from which the patient is receiving treatment.https://ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/62137/Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+Infographic+-+Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+PDF+380KB.pdf/4cfd4a92-779d-0d4a-dac6-43494354d25c
It should include the patient's full name, and name of the medicine with the dose, dosage form and duration of treatment. The date of issuance, along with the name of physician, is also required. The document should be issued within the last three months & recognized/stamped by the healthcare facility from which the patient receiving treatment.https://ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/62137/Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+Infographic+-+Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+PDF+380KB.pdf/4cfd4a92-779d-0d4a-dac6-43494354d25c
The document should be issued within the last year & recognized/stamped by the healthcare facility from which the patient is receiving treatment.https://ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/62137/Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+Infographic+-+Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+PDF+380KB.pdf/4cfd4a92-779d-0d4a-dac6-43494354d25c
For narcotics & controlled medicines, a maximum quantity required for three months. For the prescription only medicines, a maximum quantity required for six months.https://ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/62137/Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+Infographic+-+Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+PDF+380KB.pdf/4cfd4a92-779d-0d4a-dac6-43494354d25c
Average Service Time 1 Working Dayhttps://ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/62137/Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+Infographic+-+Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+PDF+380KB.pdf/4cfd4a92-779d-0d4a-dac6-43494354d25c
If the traveler is unable to submit the application form, he or she can carry the medicines along with the prescription/medical report, provided the quantity does not exceed a three-month supply.https://ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/62137/Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+Infographic+-+Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+PDF+380KB.pdf/4cfd4a92-779d-0d4a-dac6-43494354d25c
Transit travelers (who will not leave the country's ports) are not required to obtain prior approval to carry narcotic and controlled medicines, but rather it is recommended to carry the medicines with the prescription.https://ede.gov.ae/documents/61005/62137/Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+Infographic+-+Issue+of+Permit+to+Import+Medicines+for+Personal+Use+-+PDF+380KB.pdf/4cfd4a92-779d-0d4a-dac6-43494354d25c
patients or travelers carrying prescribed prescription medications must have their prescriptions issued by licensed doctors, attested by a notary publichttp://www.uaeembassy.se/ENGLISH/List%20of%20Restricted%20Medication%20in%20the%20UAE.pdf
Last updated: — the date the source was verified, not a publication date.
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