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Transporting Hazardous Materials Permit

Issuing a permit for the transportation of hazardous materials in the Emirate of Dubai.

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Main Service

Security Permit Services

Time lapsed for getting the Service

Two Business Days

Target audience

Business Services and Individuals

Steps to implement the Service

  • Submit for transporting hazardous materials permit and attach the required documents.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Obtain a permit for the transportation of hazardous materials.

Requirements and Conditions for getting the service

Type of Transport RequestRequired Documents
Transport of Chemical Materials (Prohibited and Regulated)
  1. Driver's License, a copy of the passport, and residency or Emirates ID for the driver and the accompanying person.
  2. No Objection Certificate for import and clearance.
  3. Ownership of the transport vehicle or vehicle details.
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Explosives
  1. Trade License.
  2. No Objection Certificate for import and clearance.
  3. Transfer Request Form.
  4. Letter or Statement or Permit from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense, or Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Fireworks
  1. Trade License.
  2. No Objection Certificate for import and clearance.
  3. Transfer Request Form.
  4. Letter or Statement or Permit from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense, or Ministry of Foreign Affairs if the transfer is to outside the Emirate of Dubai.
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Weapons and Ammunition
  1. Trade License.
  2. No Objection Certificate for import and clearance.
  3. Transfer Request Form.
  4. Storage Certificate.
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Flare
  1. Trade License.
  2. No Objection Certificate for import and clearance.
  3. Transfer Request Form.
  4. Letter or Statement or Permit from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense, or Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Military Equipment
  1. Trade License.
  2. No Objection Certificate for import and clearance.
  3. Transfer Request Form.
  4. Letter or Statement or Permit from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense, or Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Armored Vehicles
  1. Trade License.
  2. No Objection Certificate for import and clearance.
  3. Transfer Request Form.
  4. Armoring Certificate from the armoring company with number of vehicles, chassis number, category, color, and type of armoring.
  5. Certified Letter from the Consulate or Embassy with endorsement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  6. Letter or Statement or Permit from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense, or Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Other hazardous materials (aircraft spare parts, vehicle spare parts, construction ammunition, etc.)
  1. Trade License.
  2. No Objection Certificate for import and clearance.
  3. Transfer Request Form.
  4. Letter or Statement or Permit from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense, or Ministry of Foreign Affairs if the transfer is to outside the Emirate of Dubai.
  5. Storage Certificate.
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What is this permit for?

This service supports permit preparation for transporting hazardous materials in the Emirate of Dubai, including regulated chemical materials, explosives, fireworks, weapons and ammunition, flares, military equipment, armored vehicles, and other hazardous materials.

How long does the service take?

The official time lapsed for getting the service is Two Business Days.

Who is the target audience?

The official target audience is Business Services and Individuals.

Do the official fees vary by material type?

Yes. The official SIRA service page lists different fees depending on the transport request type, ranging from AED 0 for transport of chemical materials to AED 520 for explosives.