Taking tramadol (medication) out of Australia
Tramadol is a controlled opioid analgesic subject to personal-export limits when leaving Australia.
Details
Tramadol is a Schedule IV controlled substance in the US and equivalent schedules in most other jurisdictions (rescheduled in many countries during 2014-2020). Personal-use quantities accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export under Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958; Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. Above these limits, an TGA export permit for schedule 8 substances above threshold is required. Destination-country rules on tramadol import are more restrictive in Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and several other jurisdictions — verify independently before travel.
Quantity limits
Personal-use quantity (typically ≤90 days' supply)
Documentation required
- Prescription with quantity dispensed
- Doctor's letter stating medical need
- TGA export permit for schedule 8 substances above threshold (if above personal-use)
The other direction
Bringing tramadol (medication) into Australia(restricted)