United Arab Emirates - Apply for a Firearms License (Gun Permit)

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Procedure

Online

1. You can apply for a firearms license or a gun permit online through the Ministry of Interior's website - link.
2. Click the desired service.
3. Complete the E- Form, and Pay the fees electronically.
4. Get your reference bar code then attach the required documents.
5. After your transaction a text message will be sent to you.

In person

1. Complete and submit the new firearm licence application form along with the required documents at the Weapons Licensing Branch.
2. Pay the fees.
3. Once approved your licence will be issued.

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Required Documents

• New firearm licence application form: Original
• Passport: Original + Copy
• Full family book: Copy
• Personal photo: 1 photo
• Good conduct certificate: Original
• Labour card: Copy
• Emirates ID card: Copy
• Health certificate: Issued by the Health Authority (Original)

certificate stating that the absence of mental illness, psychological

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Interior – Main Office

P.O Box : 398 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Call center : 800 5000
E-mail : [email protected]
Fax : 00971 2 4022 762 , 00971 2 4415 780

Geographic Location :
Zayed Sports City – Khaleej Al Arabi Street
– Near Sheik Zayed Mosque,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

For Abu Dhabi
Weapons & Explosives Department
Weapons Licensing Branch
Phone: +971 2 512 8726
+971 2 512 8785
+971 2 512 8757
Fax: +971 2 512 8740
Email: [email protected]

Working Hours
Sunday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Phone enquiry hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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External Links

• Ministry of Interior
• Abu Dhabi Government

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