Travelling to or from the UAE with over Dh60,000 in cash or valuables? Here’s how to declare it online
How to declare it online using the official Afseh platform
Dubai: Passengers entering or leaving the UAE must declare cash, personal items, jewellery, and other precious stones worth more than Dh60,000 using an online disclosure form.
This can be done via the Afseh website – declare.customs.ae – or through the ‘Afseh’ mobile app, launched by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP). The app is available for both Apple and Android devices.
Who needs to declare?
According to ICP, all passengers aged 18 and above must declare any personal items in their possession – including cash, cheques, jewellery, and precious stones – only if the total value exceeds Dh60,000.
As per the Afseh platform, this online declaration service currently applies to passengers travelling through Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or Ras Al Khaimah international airports.
How to declare your cash or valuables using Afseh
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to complete your declaration on the Afseh platform:
Step 1: Create an account and log in
Visit declare.customs.ae and log in using your UAE Pass. When logging in via UAE Pass, your UAE visa details, Emirates ID, full name, and nationality will be automatically filled in.
You will then be required to provide the following:
If you reside in the UAE:
Emirate
City
Area or district
Street name
Building name or number, floor, apartment or villa number
Mobile number
If you are not a UAE resident:
Country
City
Area or district
Street name
Building name or number, floor, apartment or villa number
Phone number
Step 2: Fill out the customs declaration form
After setting up your account, you’ll be directed to a personal dashboard. Click on ‘Apply for a new declaration request’.
Provide your travel details:
Type of travel – arrival or departure
Travel date
Emirate of arrival or departure
Port type – air, sea, or land
Origin or destination
Transport type – passenger or cargo
Airline name and ticket number
Then, enter the description and value of the items you are declaring:
Select the declaration type – currencies, personal goods, jewellery, or precious stones. If declaring cash, choose the relevant currency.
Enter the amount.
Save and click ‘Submit’.
Step 3: Await ICP approval
Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by ICP. If approved, you will receive an SMS and a notification on the Afseh platform.
You can track the status of your application here: https://declare.customs.ae/public/myRequests
Approved declarations will appear under the ‘Approved Requests’ section in your dashboard.
Cost - The service is completely free of charge.
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