Tramadol (Medication) → United Kingdom

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 3-month personal supply under Schedule 3 personal licence exemption

Documentation required

• Documentation may be required

Practical advice

Carry in original container with prescription label + doctor's letter. His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) 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

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs