Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Xanax / Alprazolam → United Kingdom
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 3-month personal supply under Schedule 4 Part 1 personal licence exemption
Documentation required
- Check destination requirements
Practical advice
Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.
Customs authority
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs