Codeine (Medication) 🇹🇭 Thailand
Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Can I bring Codeine (Medication) into Thailand?
Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
- Documentation may be required
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Codeine in Thailand is a Category III psychotropic substance under the Psychotropic Substances Act. Travelers may carry a 30-day supply for personal use with the original prescription, doctor's letter, and Thai FDA pre-approval (filed at least 7 days before travel). Bring the original retail packaging; loose tablets without packaging trigger immediate seizure at the Red Channel.
Active — Customs actively enforces this rule.
Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.
Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
- Documentation may be required
This page covers destination customs rules in Thailand. 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.
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Codeine (Medication) rules in other countries
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Controlled narcotic. Must declare and carry a valid prescription and Ministry of Health permit.
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🇯🇵 Japan
Requires a Yakkan Shoumei import certificate for quantities exceeding one month's supply.
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🇸🇬 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