Tramadol (Medication) 🇪🇬 Egypt
Tramadol is a controlled narcotic in Egypt; possession heavily restricted
Can I bring Tramadol (Medication) into Egypt?
Tramadol is a controlled narcotic in Egypt; possession heavily restricted
Up to 30-day personal supply; Egypt classifies tramadol as a Schedule II controlled substance under Law 182/1960; must declare at customs
- Original prescription from licensed physician
- Arabic translation of prescription (recommended)
- Customs declaration at Red Channel
- Prior approval from Egypt Ministry of Health (for quantities over 30 days)
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Egypt's Ministry of Health controls tramadol as a Schedule One narcotic under Law No. 122 of 1989 (and 2018 amendments). Personal-import by travelers requires a prior permit from the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA); arriving with tramadol without that permit can lead to confiscation, detention and prosecution. Egypt has documented active enforcement at major ports of entry, including Cairo International Airport.
PENALTIES
- Fine: 50000–300000 EGP
- Imprisonment up to 36 months
- Criminal penalty
Active — Customs actively enforces this rule.
Do not bring or send tramadol to Egypt without a written EDA permit obtained well in advance. Carry only the prescribed quantity and keep your physician letter and the EDA approval together.
Up to 30-day personal supply; Egypt classifies tramadol as a Schedule II controlled substance under Law 182/1960; must declare at customs
- Original prescription from licensed physician
- Arabic translation of prescription (recommended)
- Customs declaration at Red Channel
- Prior approval from Egypt Ministry of Health (for quantities over 30 days)
Law No. 122 of 1989 on Narcotics; 2018 amendments
This page covers destination customs rules in Egypt. Whether you can carry tramadol (medication) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
Tramadol (Medication) rules in other countries
Tramadol (Medication)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Controlled — requires MOH pre-approval
Tramadol (Medication)
🇯🇵 Japan
Designated drug — one month supply limit
Tramadol (Medication)
🇸🇬 Singapore
Controlled substance — prescription required
Tramadol (Medication)
🇹🇭 Thailand
Category 2 narcotic — requires FDA pre-approval
Tramadol (Medication)
🇮🇳 India
Schedule H drug — prescription required
Tramadol (Medication)
🇺🇸 United States
Tramadol (Medication) may require documentation or declaration