Obtain certificate for taking narcotics when travelling abroad

As a patient, you may export or import narcotics prescribed by your doctor as travel necessities in quantities appropriate for the duration of a trip.

When travelling for up to 30 days in member states of the Schengen Agreement, you can take narcotics prescribed by a doctor with you, provided you have a certificate filled out by the doctor treating you. You must have this certificate certified before you start your journey.

This regulation also applies if you are carrying narcotics that can be prescribed in the country of origin but not in the country of destination.

The taking of narcotics by authorised persons is not permitted.

When travelling outside the "Schengen area", you should clarify the legal situation in the country to be visited before starting your journey. You must then obtain a multilingual certificate from your doctor.

If you are carrying certain substitution substances (e.g. methadone) with you, you should contact the respective diplomatic representation of the country you are travelling to in Germany before you start your journey.

As a doctor, dentist or veterinary surgeon, you may carry narcotics in the context of charitable missions abroad (for example, Doctors without Borders) or as medical practice supplies in cross-border traffic if you use them in reasonable quantities and for the purpose of medical professional practice or first aid.

You must be able to identify yourself as a doctor (doctor's identity card). Before travelling, please check with the diplomatic representation of the country of destination whether the narcotics can be taken with you and whether any authorisations are required.