{
  "id": 17533134,
  "title": "Taking gold from the UAE to India: How much can you carry duty-free? Check the customs rules",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/taking-gold-from-the-uae-to-india-how-much-can-you-carry-duty-free",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T03:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/taking-gold-from-the-uae-to-india-how-much-can-you-carry-duty-free-check-the-customs-rules-1.500731221"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For Indian travellers, Dubai’s gold souks are a popular destination, especially during the Diwali season when demand for jewellery increases. However, before purchasing gold in the UAE, travelers should be aware of the customs rules for bringing gold to India. The duty-free allowance for gold jewellery and bars or coins differs, and eligible passengers who have lived abroad for over a year can bring a limited quantity duty-free. Those wanting to bring more gold can use a separate import facility, subject to eligibility conditions and paying customs duty. India’s Baggage Rules, 2026, set a weight-based allowance for jewellery, with separate schemes for eligible travellers to bring more gold by paying duty.",
  "summary": "Dubai’s gold souks are a favourite stop for Indian travellers, particularly during the Diwali gold-buying season, when demand for jewellery rises. With the festive rush driving purchases, UAE residents planning to carry gold to India should check the customs rules before buying. But before you pick up that necklace, bracelet or gold coin, there is one important question: how much can you take…",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}