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Adderall (Medication) → Germany
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-08-22
Requires BfArM Schengen certificate
Details
Amphetamine-based medications require a Schengen certificate from the BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices) for travel within Europe, or equivalent documentation for entry from non-Schengen countries. Maximum 30-day supply. The prescription must be translated and certified. Enforcement in Germany carries fines from EUR 250 to EUR 5,000 under Abgabenordnung § 378; Zollverwaltungsgesetz (ordinary personal cases are handled as civil infringements). Leaving Germany with adderall (medication) is a separate question — restricted: Adderall (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine mixed salts) is a controlled stimulant in Germany and is subject to personal-export limits for prescribed users.
Quantity limit
30-day supply
Documentation required
- BfArM Schengen certificate
- Certified prescription translation
- Doctor's letter
Legal reference
Betäubungsmittelgesetz (BtMG), Schengen Agreement Art. 75
Leaving with this item
Adderall (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine mixed salts) is a controlled stimulant in Germany and is subject to personal-export limits for prescribed users.
Practical advice
Declare adderall (medication) at customs on arrival in Germany and carry any documentation specified in the rule. Verify current requirements with Zollkriminalamt / Zoll (German Customs — Federal Customs Administration) before travel.
Customs authority
Zollkriminalamt / Zoll (German Customs — Federal Customs Administration) · https://www.zoll.de