Codeine (Medication) 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Can I bring Codeine (Medication) into New Zealand?
Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Up to 3-month personal supply (Class B2 controlled drug)
- Documentation may be required
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Codeine in New Zealand is Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 and prescription-only medicine under the Medicines Act 1981. Travelers may carry a 3-month supply for personal use with an original prescription; declare on the New Zealand Passenger Arrival Card. NZ Customs at AKL / WLG / CHC inspects; quantities above 3 months require pre-arrival Medsafe approval.
Active — Customs actively enforces this rule.
Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.
Up to 3-month personal supply (Class B2 controlled drug)
- Documentation may be required
This page covers destination customs rules in New Zealand. 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.
Related rules
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