Taking xanax / alprazolam out of Germany
Xanax (alprazolam) is a controlled benzodiazepine subject to personal-export limits when leaving Germany.
Details
Alprazolam is a Schedule IV controlled substance in the US and equivalent schedules in most other jurisdictions. Personal-use quantities accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export under Betäubungsmittelgesetz § 4; Schengen Convention Art. 75 medication travel certificate. Above these limits, an Schengen Article 75 certificate is required in advance. Destination-country rules on benzodiazepine import are more restrictive in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Japan, 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
- Schengen Article 75 certificate (if above personal-use)
The other direction
Bringing xanax / alprazolam into Germany(restricted)