Passing through Dubai airport with prescription medicines could land you in jail
United Arab Emirates recently issued a new law which requires all visitors and residents to gain online approval to carry medication for personal use before entering the country.
Travelers from Australia have been warned by their government to research the local laws before traveling to other countries, as Dubai has released new rules which apply to tourists carrying prescription medication, according to reports.
The Ministry of Health in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently issued a new law, which requires all visitors and residents to gain online approval to carry medication for personal use before entering the country. Reports state that if travelers do not conform to the rules, their medication will be confiscated and they also risk being prosecuted.