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UAE Aviation LawCabinet Resolution No. (16) of 2011 Regarding the Introduction of a Passenger Security and Safety Service Fee

UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (16) of 2011

قرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن استحداث رسم خدمات أمن وسلامة المسافرين

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
May 29, 2011
Effective from
July 28, 2011
Articles
3
Last synced
Aug 31, 2026
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Plain-language summary

  • This law introduces a fee for passenger security and safety services.
  • The fee applies to all travelers using UAE airports.
  • The resolution aims to enhance airport security measures.
  • The fee amount and implementation date are specified in the law.

Introduces a passenger security and safety service fee applicable to all travelers using UAE airports to enhance airport security measures and fund related serv…

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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3 articles

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    Article 1

    Article (1) 1. A fee of five (5) dirhams, named the "Passenger Security and Safety Service Fee," shall be imposed on every passenger traveling through the air ports of the United Arab Emirates. The General Civil Aviation Authority shall collect this fee directly or through other parties in accordance with a mechanism determined thereby, with or without consideration. 2. The following categories shall be exempt from the payment of the fee stipulated in the preceding paragraph: a. Children not exceeding two years of age; b. Aircraft crew members; c. Passengers for whom the United Arab Emirates is not their principal destination (transit passengers); d. Passengers on continuous flights (within 24 hours from arrival).

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2011 Regarding the Introduction of a Passenger Security and Safety Service Fee 2

  2. 2

    Article 2

    Article (2) The fee stipulated in Article (1) of this Resolution shall be collected upon the issuance of the travel ticket, regardless of the place of its purchase or issuance.

  3. 3

    Article 3

    Article (3) This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette, and the collection of the fee prescribed herein shall commence sixty days after the date of issuance of this Resolution. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: On: 26 Jumada al-Thani 1432 A.H. Corresponding to: 29 May 2011 A.D.

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Note: The Arabic text of this legislation is the authoritative version as per the official UAE Legislation portal.

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