Taking tramadol (medication) out of United Kingdom
Tramadol is a controlled opioid analgesic subject to personal-export limits when leaving United Kingdom.
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 Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; Home Office personal-import/export licence for schedule 1-3. Above these limits, an Home Office personal-export licence 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
- Home Office personal-export licence (if above personal-use)
The other direction
Bringing tramadol (medication) into United Kingdom(restricted)