Tramadol (Medication) → Singapore

Controlled substance — prescription required

Details

Tramadol is a Specified Listed Medicine in Singapore under the Misuse of Drugs (Personal Importation) regulations. Personal import requires HSA approval via Customs@SG declaration with original prescription + doctor's letter. Permitted personal supply is up to 3 months. Without approval, customs at Changi seize the medication. Carrying without approval risks prosecution under MDA.

Quantity limit

3 months supply

Documentation required

• Valid prescription
• Doctor's letter

Legal reference

Health Products (Therapeutic Products) Regulations

Practical advice

Carry in original container with prescription label + doctor's letter. Singapore Customs 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

Singapore Customs · https://www.customs.gov.sg