The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has called on all travellers to and from the UAE to disclose their possession of cash and valuables, in case it exceeds the limit of AED60,000 or its foreign currency equivalent, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said.
The move is aimed at ensuring the security of travellers and preserving their money.
The authority has launched the electronic system “Afseh” to disclose cash amounts and cash equivalents in the possession of travellers, which enables them to complete the disclosure process and register their data easily and from anywhere in a few minutes before and during their travel.
Importance of disclosure system for travellers
This move is in line with the country’s keenness to provide a safe and comfortable travel journey for travellers to and from the country.
The Director General of Customs at the authority, Ahmed Abdullah bin Lahej Al Falasi, said that the “Afseh” system aims to regulate the mechanisms that allow the entry or exit of money into and out of the country, in line with international laws and standards.
The mechanism for disclosing cash amounts does not include imposing any taxes or fees on travellers in exchange for this service.
Travellers’ awareness of the objectives of disclosing cash amounts and their equivalents in the event that they exceed the limit permitted by law, and their awareness of the importance of the disclosure system in enhancing the efficiency, appropriateness and financial transparency of the state, will contribute to the success of the system.
This move will accelerate the pace of achieving the desired security and economic goals, along with saving the time and effort of travellers, improving the quality of life of society, and developing the work system through the availability of the highest standards and quality of international financial services, WAM said.
The disclosure system in the country has penalties for violators, where a customs fine is imposed in accordance with the unified customs law, or the traveller and seizures are referred to the competent law enforcement agencies based on cases and their recurrence.
Cooperation in implementing this system includes various institutions and agencies directly related to the fields of travel.
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