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Tramadol (Medication) → Canada
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-05-13
Tramadol (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Details
Tramadol is widely prescribed globally but is subject to varying levels of control and is a common item seized at international borders. Egypt, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia treat tramadol as a narcotic and have prosecuted travelers for possession, even
Quantity limit
Up to 90-day personal supply (Schedule I controlled substance under CDSA)
Documentation required
- Documentation may be required
Practical advice
Carry in original container with prescription label + doctor's letter. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) may require destination authority pre-approval (Yakkan-Shoumei for Japan, HSA for Singapore, FDA for Thailand, MOH for UAE). Declare at Red Channel.
Customs authority
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca