Taking tramadol (medication) out of Japan
Tramadol is a controlled opioid analgesic subject to personal-export limits when leaving Japan.
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 Narcotics Control Law; Yakkan Shoumei personal-export authorisation. Above these limits, an Yakkan Shoumei from Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare 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
- Yakkan Shoumei from Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare (if above personal-use)
The other direction
Bringing tramadol (medication) into Japan(restricted)