Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Xanax / Alprazolam → France
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-24
RESTRICTED
Xanax / Alprazolam restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Details
Alprazolam (Xanax) is a Schedule IV controlled substance in the US but faces much stricter treatment internationally. The UAE, Japan, and Singapore require prior government authorization before importing benzodiazepines including alprazolam. Travelers have been arrested at UAE airports for possessio
Quantity limit
Up to 1-month supply under Schengen personal-use exemption
Documentation required
- Check destination requirements
Practical advice
Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.
Customs authority
Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI — French Customs) · https://www.douane.gouv.fr