Issue of Permit to Import Medicines for Exhibitions

Service completion duration

1 Working day

Service fees

Application fee: AED100
Entry Permit fee for medical products: AED 1,000

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About the Service

This service enables customers to apply for a permit to import innovative medical products from abroad for the purpose of displaying them at health exhibitions, forums and conferences, and re-export it again. Import of such products is permitted for a limited period and the products are not allowed to be traded in the UAE "Import for Re-export".

Service Process

1
Login to the MoHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS
2
Submit the application online with the required documents
3
The employee concerned at the Ministry of Health and Prevention will evaluate the application
4
The permit will be automatically issued by the system and the customer can download the file

Conditions & Requirements

The Purchase invoice should include country of origin, batch/ serial number and dates of production and expiry (The validity date must be more than two-thirds of the product validity period).
The product(s) are only to be displayed in the mentioned event and a clear statement regarding their status as unregistered non-priced should be displayed at the event.
The advertisement for the medical products for exhibition at local media is not allowed.
It's prohibited to sell, use or distribute those products.

FAQ’s

How much is the fee for issuing a permit to import medicines for exhibitions?
- Application fee: 100 dirhams.
- Medical Products Entry Permit Fee: 1000 dirhams.
Should medical products imported for the purpose of exhibitions be re-exported?
Yes.

Service completion duration

1 Working day

Service fees

Application fee: AED100

Entry Permit fee for medical products: AED 1,000

Service channels

MOHAP Website: www.mohap.gov.ae
MOHAP Smart App

MOHAP Website
MOHAP Smart application

Service locations

MOHAP Website
MOHAP Smart application

Support

Technical support: import.export@mohap.gov.ae
IT support: Applications.support@mohap.gov.ae

Payment channels

E- Payment

Target audience

Global pharmaceutical factories
Local pharmaceutical factories
Scientific Offices
Drug stores
Companies wishing to display their products at exhibitions

Resources

Department name

Drug

Sector name

Health Regulation

Main service

Clearance, Import and Export Permits

Service Code

110-02-002-000

Service Classfication

Transactional

Service Type

Government to Business - Government to Government

Sub Service Type

Variation

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Service Bundle

Not included in any service bundle

Number of Transactions

105

Notes

The service is limited as follows:

Permission is valid for two months, and is only valid for viewing within exhibitions / events
The Medical products /medicines will be re-exported abroad as soon as the exhibition/event is completed

The valid electronic seal is accepted for documents of government entities and companies.

Required Documents

A letter from the exhibition management containing the name of the company participating in the exhibition.
An undertaking from the importer to re-export the products after the exhibition and not to sell them.
Invoice for products from the factory (manufacturer) or authorized distributor (a relationship letter from the manufacturer is required).
Information or catalog of products to be imported.
Quality certificates from the product manufacturer (EC & ISO or FDA Certificate).
The commercial license of the intermediary company / importer.
Air Way Bill or Bill Of Lading (shipment must be refrigerated if shipped by sea).