Can I bring prescription medicine?
Rules depend on the medicine and quantity. Keep it in original packaging, carry the prescription or clinician letter, bring only a reasonable personal-use amount and confirm controlled-drug rules before travel.
05 · At the border
Customs, luggage and medicines
Check current customs rules for food, plants, medicines, valuables and large cash amounts before packing.
Source-checked travel orientation · Reviewed 19 October 2026What items often need special attention?
Fresh food, animal products, plants, seeds, certain medicines, commercial quantities, high-value goods and large cash amounts may be restricted or declarable. Use the official Customs guidance for the exact item.
At the border
Before you rely on this
- Keep essential medicine in hand luggage
- Carry prescriptions and original packaging
- Declare when in doubt and follow port instructions
Reviewed 19 October 2026
Official references
General travel information only. Rules, availability and individual eligibility can change; verify high-stakes details with the competent authority for your passport, date and itinerary.
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