Testosterone → 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

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Testosterone and other anabolic-androgenic steroids are Schedule I controlled substances under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2021 on combating narcotics and psychotropic substances. Import — even for prescribed therapeutic replacement — requires prior approval from the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) via the Traveller Medicine Permit portal. Submit the permit application with a translated prescription + medical report 3–5 working days before travel. Carrying testosterone without MoHAP approval has led to detention and prosecution; penalties start at a minimum 4 years imprisonment for first offence, with deportation for foreign nationals.

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Leaving United Arab Emirates with testosterone

Testosterone and other anabolic steroids are controlled substances in most jurisdictions (US Schedule III; UK Class C; equivalents elsewhere) under the Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2021 on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances framework. Personal-use quantities for legitimate hormone therapy, accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter, are generally permitted for export from United Arab Emirates. Injectable formulations should stay in pharmacy packaging with needles documented. Quantities beyond personal-use supply are treated as trafficking; a MOHAP controlled-medicines permit is required for above-personal quantities.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-07-25