Insulin 🇯🇵 Japan
One month supply; Yakkan Shoumei for more
Can I bring Insulin into Japan?
One month supply; Yakkan Shoumei for more
One month supply without permit
- Prescription
- Yakkan Shoumei for supplies exceeding one month
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Japan allows one month supply of insulin without a Yakkan Shoumei (import certificate). For longer stays, apply for the certificate from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Insulin syringes are considered medical devices and are included in the one-month allowance.
Declare insulin at customs on arrival in Japan and carry any documentation specified in the rule. Verify current requirements with Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance) before travel.
One month supply without permit
- Prescription
- Yakkan Shoumei for supplies exceeding one month
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act
This page covers destination customs rules in Japan. Whether you can carry insulin through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
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