Traveling with Medications to 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
| Medication | Category | Status | Quantity Limit | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Codeine Co-codamol, Tylenol 3, Solpadeine | opioid-analgesic | RESTRICTED | Up to 14-day personal supply without import licence; longer stays require import licence | YES |
Diazepam Valium, Diastat, Diazemuls | benzodiazepine | RESTRICTED | Up to 3 months personal supply | NO |
Melatonin Circadin, Natrol Melatonin, Various OTC brands | sleep-hormone | ALLOWED | Personal use supply | NO |
Pseudoephedrine Sudafed, Actifed, Clarinase | decongestant | RESTRICTED | Personal use in original packaging | NO |
Detailed Rules
Codeine
WHO: Narcotic (Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961)
Codeine is a Part I dangerous drug in Hong Kong under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. Travelers may bring a small personal supply (up to 14 days) without a licence; quantities for longer stays require a Narcotics Division import licence. Contact the Narcotics Division at least 2 weeks before travel.
- —Valid prescription
- —Doctor's letter
- —Import licence from Narcotics Division for larger quantities
Permit Required
Narcotics Division, Security Bureau, Hong Kong
Diazepam
WHO: Psychotropic substance (Schedule IV)
Diazepam is a psychotropic substance regulated under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Part IV) in Hong Kong. Travelers may bring personal quantities with valid prescription. Larger supplies may require a Department of Health import licence.
- —Valid prescription
- —Doctor's letter
Melatonin
WHO: Not internationally scheduled
Melatonin is available as an OTC health supplement in Hong Kong. No prescription or import restrictions apply for personal use quantities. Keep in original packaging.
Pseudoephedrine
WHO: Precursor chemical (listed in Table I of the UN Convention Against Illicit Traffic, 1988)
Pseudoephedrine-containing products are pharmacy-only medicines in Hong Kong. Not classified as a dangerous drug. Personal quantities in original packaging are permitted without special import documentation.
- —Original packaging