NOC for shipments - Clearance

This service enables the customer to obtain the final approval for the release or clearance of goods from the customs ports of the Emirate of Dubai.

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Time lapsed for getting the Service

Two Business Days

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Target audience

Business Services

Service Fees

  • Service fee: 100 AED
  • Knowledge fee: 10 AED
  • Innovation fee: 10 AED

Steps to implement the Service

  • Register in SIRA e-Services here

  • Log in to the e-Services portal here

  • Apply for the Shipment No Objection Certificate Clearance.
  • Pay the service fee
  • Obtain the no objection certificate if approved

Requirements and Conditions for getting the service

#Material/CommodityRequired Documents
1Chemicals (Prohibited and Restricted)
  • Trade license (must include the approved activities related to hazardous materials).
  • Storage permit
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the licensing authority for storing the restricted hazardous materials in the specified warehouse.
  • Prior approval from the authority restricting the prohibited chemical substance.
  • Invoice stating the name of the hazardous material, total quantity, and the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registration number.
  • Packing list stating the name of the hazardous material, total quantity, and the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registration number.
  • Customs declaration (a certified entry certificate from Dubai Customs at the point of entry).
  • Approval from the Committee for Goods and Materials Subject to Import and Export Control (MOFA) for restricted countries.
1Explosives
  • Trade license
  • Invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading
  • Import permit for explosive materials issued by the Ministry of Interior
  • Copy of the approved import No Objection Certificate (NOC)
  • Explosives transport request (To obtain the request form, please contact: DG@sira.gov.ae)
1Fireworks
  • Trade license
  • Invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading
  • Storage certificater
  • Fireworks transport request (To obtain the request form, please contact: DG@sira.gov.ae)
1Signal flares
  • Trade license
  • Invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading
  • Storage certificate
  • Copy of the approved import No Objection Certificate (NOC)
  • Flare transport request (To obtain the request form, please contact: DG@sira.gov.ae)
1weapons and ammunition
  • Trade license
  • Copy of passport / Emirates ID (personal)
  • Invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading
  • Import license for weapons and ammunition issued by the Ministry of Defence
  • Letter from the Ministry of Defence Copy of the approved import No Objection Certificate (NOC)
  • Weapons and ammunition transport request (To obtain the request form, please contact: DG@sira.gov.ae)
1Air guns and their accessories
  • Trade license
  • Copy of passport / Emirates ID (personal)
  • Invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading
  • Storage certificate
  • Catalog and product details
  • Approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Copy of the approved import No Objection Certificate (NOC)
1Military equipment
  • Trade license (for non-governmental entities)
  • Invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading
  • Letter from the Ministry of Defence
  • Copy of the approved import No
  • Objection Certificate (NOC)
  • Military equipment transport request (To obtain the request form, please contact: DG@sira.gov.ae)
1Armoured vehicles
  • Trade license (for non-governmental entities)
  • Armouring certificate from the armouring company (number of vehicles, chassis number, category, colour, type of armouring)
  • Approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Letter from the Ministry of Defence (for military vehicles)
  • Photograph of the vehicles
  • Certified letter from the consulate or embassy with Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication on the stamp, as follows:
  • - Public sectors: Certified letter from public sectors detailing vehicle ownership
  • - Private companies: (Certified letter from the company requesting armoured vehicles – Copy of trade license – Passport copies of the licensing parties)
1Other hazardous materials (such as aircraft parts, vehicle parts, construction ammunition, etc.):
  • Trade license (for non-governmental entities)
  • Invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading
  • Letter from the Ministry of Interior if the company is outside the Emirate of Dubai
  • Storage certificate for licenses issued by the Emirate of Dubai
  • Copy of the approved import No Objection Certificate (NOC)
  • Hazardous materials transport request (To obtain the request form, please contact: DG@sira.gov.ae)
1Other hazardous tools (such as swords, knives, bows, spears, etc.):
  • Trade license
  • Copy of passport / Emirates ID (personal)
  • Invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading or warehouse receipt Catalog and product details
1Security equipment / Dual-use goods (for bus & gov)
  • Trade license
  • Bill of lading, shipping invoices, customs declaration, and packing list
  • The end-user certificate
  • No Objection Letter from the Ministry of Defence (if required)
  • Copy of the catalog and specifications of the goods to be cleared
  • No Objection Certificate from the relevant government authority or competent entity (if required)
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