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About this 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

  • Login to the MoHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS

  • Submit the application online with the required documents

  • The employee concerned at the Ministry of Health and Prevention will evaluate the application

  • The permit will be automatically issued by the system and the customer can download the file

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).

Conditions and 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.

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

SDGs goals

Service locations

Support

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

Service category

Business services

Main service

Clearance, Import and Export Permits

Service code

110-02-002-000

Service classification

  • Government to business
  • Government to government

Service type

Transactional

Sub service type

Variation

Number of transactions

631

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

This service accepts documents authenticated with the UAE PASS Digital Seal.

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