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Approval of import hazardous and restricted petroleum materials

The service aims to grant companies the prior approval for importing hazardous petroleum products that are restricted by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.

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How to apply

Terms and conditions

  1. The petroleum materials import permit is issued by the competent local authority in each emirate after obtaining approval from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
  2. The approval is issued for each separate shipment and is valid for six months from the date of issuance.
  3. The application must be submitted (at least 15 days before the shipment arrives)
  4. All required documents must be completed to obtain approval
  5. The approval expires upon entry of the shipment/material into the country.
  6. Existence of a storage site or contract with a company within the country (sale or re-export)
  7. It will be rejected if:
  8. The required papers and documents have not been completed
  9. The data in the requested document did not match.
  10. Importing in large quantities that do not correspond to the annual/monthly need (in the future).
  11. The materials to be imported did not match the purposes of use and the company's activity.
  12. The company did not specify a storage location
  13. The Ministry may reject the request to issue approval for public interest requirements

At a glance

Processing time
Approval of import hazardous and restricted petroleum materials15 Days
Where to get this service
  1. Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Website
  2. Ministry of Energy & Infra(MOEI)
  3. Customer Happiness Center - Fujairah
  4. Customer Happiness Center - RAS Al Khaima
  5. Customer Happiness Center - Dubai
Who can apply

Businesses

Partners
  • Department of Energy - Abu Dhabi
  • Security Industry Regulatory Agency – Dubai
  • Municipality of Sharjah
  • Municipality of Um Al Quwain
  • Environment Protection and Development Authority– Ras Al Khaimah
  • Weapons and Hazardous substance Office
  • Federal Customs and Ports Security Authority
  • Abu Dhabi Customs
  • Dubai Customs
  • Sharjah Ports and Customs Authority
  • Ajman Customs
  • Umm Al Quwain Customs
  • Ras Al Khaimah Customs
  • Fujairah Customs
  • Environmental Protection Authority – Fujairah
  • Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Center
  • Ajman Municipality & Planning Department
User guide

Please check the user guide (PDF) for using the system in order to apply for the service.

Service type
Procedural
Sector
Petroleum

Frequently asked questions

Required documents

  1. Trade license of the importing company (specifying the activities)
  2. Trade license of the exporting company (specifying the activities)
  3. Trade license of the end user (specifying the activities)
  4. Invoice
  5. Bill of Loading
  6. Certificate of Origin
  7. Certificate of Inspection / Analysis
  8. Storage Certificate / or contract
  9. Safety Data Sheet
  10. Copies of any contracts with companies inside the country
  11. Certificate of Truck Conformity to Technical Requirements

Need help with this service?

info@moei.gov.ae800 6634

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Last updated: 7 September 2026