Taking tramadol (medication) out of Vietnam
Tramadol is a controlled opioid analgesic subject to personal-export limits when leaving Vietnam.
Details
Tramadol is a controlled substance in most jurisdictions. Personal-use quantities accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export under Penal Code Art. 249-252; Law on Customs 54/2014. Above these limits, a Drug Administration of Vietnam (MoH) authorisation is required.
Quantity limits
Personal-use quantity (typically ≤90 days' supply)
Documentation required
- Prescription with quantity dispensed
- Doctor's letter stating medical need
- Drug Administration of Vietnam (MoH) authorisation (if above personal-use)
The other direction
Bringing tramadol (medication) into Vietnam(restricted)
Sources
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