Many prescribed medicines contain substances that are internationally controlled.

Stimulant medications are Schedule II controlled substances and we want our patients traveling internationally with their medicines to be aware of potential regulations before departing on their trip. This guide will help you determine how you can prepare for travel with your stimulant medication for ADHD.

The INCB works with Governments and national authorities to gather information so travelers are aware of the legal status and regulations of a substance when entering a country.

You can search for your destination here:

INCB - Country Regulations for Travellers

Most countries will allow 2-4 weeks’ worth of your stimulant medication as long as it is contained in a current prescription bottle with your name on it.

The following countries have more strict laws surrounding travelers with Stimulant medications including Japan, Lebanon, Venezuela, Thailand, Belize, Nigeria, Yemen, Turkey, Togo, Nigeria, Senegal, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, and Pakistan.

Some countries will have more specific regulations. For instance, Japan will require “the traveler should have a certificate written by his/her doctor identifying the disease, the necessity of the drug (psychotropics), the names of psychotropics and their quantities prescribed.”

Denmark, for example, will only allow stimulants for 14 days “if you live outside of a ‘Schengen country’. The USA is not a Schengen country, so it would be safest to only take 14 days worth of your prescription to Denmark.