Codeine (Medication) 🇮🇷 Iran
Codeine (Medication) is generally prohibited for travelers entering Iran.
Can I bring Codeine (Medication) into Iran?
Codeine (Medication) is generally prohibited for travelers entering Iran.
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Codeine (Medication) is prohibited for travelers entering Iran. Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) screens baggage at all ports of entry; the item is seized regardless of quantity, and depending on item class (narcotic / weapon / counterfeit / cultural-heritage), the traveler may face administrative or criminal penalty under the destination's controlled-substances / customs act. GCC Common Customs Law applies for GCC member states; national restrictions on alcohol / pork / political-religious content are strictly enforced. Personal-import permit pathways exist for medication categories (see Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) guidance) but do not apply to most prohibited items.
PENALTIES
- Fine: 100000000–10000000000 IRR
- Criminal penalty
Leaving Iran with codeine (medication)
Codeine-containing medications are controlled substances under the Anti-Narcotics Law 1988 (as amended) framework. Personal-use quantities accompanied by the prescription and pharmacist dispensing label are generally permitted for export. Codeine-combination cough and cold products may be over-the-counter in some jurisdictions but still controlled for cross-border movement above threshold quantities. Personal export above the standard personal-use limit requires a Iran Food and Drug Administration authorisation.
Do not carry Codeine (Medication) into Iran. If you arrive with the item by accident, surrender at the Red Channel for seizure-only treatment rather than walking the Green Channel — the latter is treated as deliberate smuggling. Contact Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) via https://en.irica.gov.ir/ for current personal-import policy if your situation is exceptional (medical / diplomatic).
This page covers destination customs rules in Iran. Whether you can carry codeine (medication) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
Iran is named by UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (Iran nuclear), UK OFSI Iran sanctions. Commercial and high-value movements may require a licence or blocking-regulation check. Personal travelers should verify whether the specific item or payment method is caught.
Codeine (Medication) rules in other countries
Codeine (Medication)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Controlled narcotic. Must declare and carry a valid prescription and Ministry of Health permit.
Codeine (Medication)
🇯🇵 Japan
Requires a Yakkan Shoumei import certificate for quantities exceeding one month's supply.
Codeine (Medication)
🇸🇬 Singapore
Controlled drug. Requires prior authorisation from HSA for amounts exceeding 3 days' supply.
Codeine (Medication)
🇦🇺 Australia
Prescription required since 2018
Codeine (Medication)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Prescription-only since 2021 reclassification
Codeine (Medication)
🇩🇪 Germany
BtM prescription required