Restricted🇫🇷 France
Jul 1, 2026France: ADHD amphetamine stimulants like Adderall require documentation and may be refused
Amphetamine-based ADHD medicines such as Adderall are not authorized in France, and other controlled stimulants (e.g. methylphenidate/Ritalin) require a Schengen certificate for stays up to 30 days. Travelers should carry the original prescription, a doctor's letter, and a Schengen certificate obtained from their home health authority before departure. Without proper documentation, controlled stimulants can be seized at the border.
Critical🇸🇬 Singapore
Jul 1, 2026Singapore: Zero tolerance and mandatory death penalty for drug trafficking
Singapore enforces zero tolerance for all controlled substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Trafficking carries a mandatory death penalty, and possession or consumption can lead to long imprisonment, heavy fines and caning. Cannabis, THC and CBD products are strictly prohibited. Travelers carrying controlled or psychotropic medicines must obtain Health Sciences Authority (HSA) approval before arrival.
Critical🇸🇬 Singapore
Jul 1, 2026Singapore: CBD and all cannabis products are strictly prohibited
All cannabis-derived products, including CBD regardless of THC content, are prohibited in Singapore. Do not bring CBD oils, gummies, vapes or cannabis in any form. Even trace amounts can trigger arrest and prosecution under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Advisory🇹🇭 Thailand
Jul 1, 2026Thailand: Cannabis regulations under active review — do not import or export
Thailand decriminalized cannabis in 2022 but is re-regulating it toward medical-only control. The legal status is shifting, and rules that applied in 2022–2023 may no longer hold. Never carry cannabis across the Thai border in either direction — importing or exporting cannabis remains prohibited even as domestic rules change.
Documentation Required🇹🇭 Thailand
Jul 1, 2026Thailand: Controlled medicines need documentation and may require Thai FDA permission
Controlled medicines such as ADHD stimulants, strong opioids and some benzodiazepines require a prescription in Thailand and should be limited to a 30-day supply. Some require prior permission from the Thai FDA. Carry the original prescription, a doctor's letter, and any required permission, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Restricted🇦🇺 Australia
Jul 1, 2026Australia: ADHD stimulants are Schedule 8 — declare and check import permit rules
Dexamphetamine and similar ADHD stimulants are Schedule 8 controlled drugs in Australia and may require an import permit. You must declare all medicines on the Incoming Passenger Card, carry the original prescription and a doctor's letter, and keep medicines in original packaging. Check TGA rules before travel to confirm whether a permit is needed.
Documentation Required🇦🇺 Australia
Jul 1, 2026Australia: Declare all medicines — strong opioids are Schedule 8
Australia requires travelers to declare all medicines at the border. Strong opioids are Schedule 8 controlled drugs and may require an import permit. Carry up to 3 months' supply at the prescribed dose, with the original prescription and a doctor's letter, and declare them on arrival to avoid seizure and penalties.
Documentation Required🇳🇿 New Zealand
Jul 1, 2026New Zealand: Declare controlled drugs and carry no more than one month's supply
New Zealand allows travelers to carry up to one month's supply of a controlled drug (such as ADHD stimulants) with the original prescription and a doctor's letter, declared to NZ Customs on arrival. CBD is a prescription medicine. Keep all medicines in original packaging and declare controlled drugs to avoid seizure.
Critical🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Jul 1, 2026Hong Kong: Severe penalties, including life imprisonment, for drug trafficking
Hong Kong enforces strict drug laws under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, with penalties up to life imprisonment for trafficking. Possession of dangerous drugs can lead to imprisonment. Carry documentation for all controlled medicines and do not bring any cannabis, THC or CBD product.
Critical🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Jul 1, 2026Hong Kong: CBD is now a controlled dangerous drug — do not bring it
Since February 2023, CBD has been classified as a dangerous drug in Hong Kong. It is illegal to bring or possess CBD, cannabis or any THC product. Penalties are severe. Check the contents of oils, gummies, skincare and vapes before you travel.
Restricted🇮🇳 India
Jul 1, 2026India: Opioids and benzodiazepines are tightly controlled under the NDPS Act
Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985, opioids and benzodiazepines are tightly controlled and may require a permit. Enforcement varies by state. Carry the original prescription, a doctor's letter, and keep medicines to personal-use quantities in original packaging. Penalties scale with quantity.
Restricted🇮🇳 India
Jul 1, 2026India: Cannabis is generally illegal under the NDPS Act — enforcement varies by state
Cannabis is generally illegal in India under the NDPS Act 1985, with narrow state-specific exceptions for regulated 'bhang'. Enforcement and interpretation vary by state. Do not carry cannabis across the border, and verify the rules for your specific destination within India.
Advisory🇳🇱 Netherlands
Jul 1, 2026Netherlands: Cannabis is tolerated in coffeeshops but not legal — never cross the border with it
In the Netherlands, small personal amounts of cannabis are tolerated in licensed coffeeshops, but cannabis is not legal. Importing or exporting cannabis is prohibited and prosecuted. Tolerance applies only inside the country to small amounts — never carry cannabis across the border in either direction.
High Risk🇲🇽 Mexico
Jul 1, 2026Mexico: Controlled medicines without documentation can lead to detention
Mexico controls narcotics and psychotropics through COFEPRIS. Carrying controlled medicines such as strong opioids, stimulants or benzodiazepines without a valid prescription or proof of medical need can lead to detention. Cannabis laws remain complex despite court rulings. Carry the original prescription (ideally translated to Spanish), a doctor's letter, and keep to personal-use quantities.
Restricted🇫🇷 France
Jul 1, 2026France: Adderall is not authorized — controlled stimulants need a Schengen certificate
Amphetamine-based ADHD medicines such as Adderall are not authorized in France, and other controlled stimulants (e.g. methylphenidate/Ritalin) require a Schengen certificate for stays up to 30 days. Carry the original prescription, a doctor's letter, and a Schengen certificate from your home health authority. Without documentation, controlled stimulants can be seized at the border.
Advisory🇩🇪 Germany
Jul 1, 2026Germany: Domestic cannabis legalization does not allow importing cannabis
Germany legalized limited adult cannabis possession domestically in 2024, but importing cannabis across the border remains prohibited. Do not bring cannabis into Germany, even from a country or U.S. state where it is legal. Carry a Schengen certificate for controlled medicines.
Advisory🇪🇸 Spain
Jul 1, 2026Spain: Cannabis is decriminalized for private use only — public possession is fined
In Spain, cannabis use in private is decriminalized, but public possession, consumption and any supply are illegal and subject to administrative fines. Cannabis 'social clubs' operate in a legal grey zone. Never carry cannabis across the border. Carry a Schengen certificate for controlled medicines.
Restricted🇮🇹 Italy
Jul 1, 2026Italy: ADHD amphetamine stimulants are tightly restricted
Amphetamine-based ADHD products are tightly restricted in Italy. Controlled medicines require a prescription and a Schengen certificate for stays up to 30 days. Carry the original prescription, a doctor's letter, and the Schengen certificate, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
High Risk🇰🇷 South Korea
Jul 1, 2026South Korea: Cannabis is illegal even when used abroad; some ADHD stimulants are banned
South Korea enforces strict drug laws through the MFDS, with extraterritorial enforcement — Korean nationals can be prosecuted for cannabis use abroad. Adderall and similar amphetamine stimulants are effectively banned; methylphenidate may be allowed with documentation. Obtain MFDS approval for any narcotic or psychotropic medicine before travel and declare it on arrival.
High Risk🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Jul 1, 2026Dominican Republic: Cannabis is illegal and anti-drug enforcement is strict
The Dominican Republic enforces strict anti-drug laws through the DNCD, and cannabis is illegal. Airports and resorts maintain a visible anti-drug presence. Do not carry cannabis or CBD. Carry documentation for all prescription medicines and keep to personal-use quantities.
Advisory🇯🇲 Jamaica
Jul 1, 2026Jamaica: Cannabis is medical/decriminalized locally but cannot be taken home
Jamaica has decriminalized small amounts of cannabis and runs a licensed medical program, but exporting cannabis is a serious offence — legal cannabis in Jamaica cannot be taken home. Cruise lines and airlines ban cannabis. Possession above the decriminalized limit can lead to arrest.
High Risk🇧🇸 Bahamas
Jul 1, 2026Bahamas: Cannabis is illegal and cruise lines ban it entirely
Cannabis remains illegal in the Bahamas despite ongoing reform discussions. As a major cruise destination, note that cruise lines apply their own zero-tolerance policies that ban cannabis even if your home state allows it. CBD status is unclear — verify before travel. Carry documentation for all controlled medicines.
Advisory🇨🇭 Switzerland
Jul 1, 2026Switzerland: Only low-THC cannabis is legal; city pilot programs don't apply to tourists
In Switzerland, cannabis with less than 1% THC is legal, but higher-THC cannabis is illegal. Some cities run regulated cannabis pilot programs, but these are limited to enrolled residents and do not apply to travelers. Never carry cannabis across the border. Carry a Schengen certificate for controlled medicines.
Advisory🇵🇹 Portugal
Jul 1, 2026Portugal: Personal drug use is decriminalized — but decriminalized is not legal
Portugal treats personal possession of small amounts of any drug as an administrative matter rather than a crime, but this is not legalization — supply, trafficking and cross-border movement remain criminal. Do not carry drugs across the border. Carry a Schengen certificate for controlled medicines.
Restricted🇮🇪 Ireland
Jul 1, 2026Ireland: Recreational cannabis is illegal under the Misuse of Drugs Acts
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Ireland under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977–2016; only a limited medical cannabis access programme applies. Do not carry cannabis. Carry documentation for any controlled medicine, and a personal import licence for controlled drugs on longer stays where required.
High Risk🇸🇪 Sweden
Jul 1, 2026Sweden: Zero tolerance — cannabis and any THC product are illegal
Sweden enforces a strict zero-tolerance narcotics policy. Cannabis and any THC-containing product are illegal, and even CBD containing trace THC can be treated as a narcotic. Do not carry cannabis, THC or non-THC-free CBD. Carry a Schengen certificate for controlled medicines.
Warning🏖️ Florida
Jun 15, 2026Florida: Cruise lines ban all cannabis, including medical marijuana
Cruise ships departing from Florida ports (Miami, Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale) enforce strict zero-tolerance drug policies under federal maritime law. Medical marijuana and CBD are not permitted on board, even for registered Florida patients. Bringing them can result in being denied boarding or referred to authorities.
Critical🇸🇬 Singapore
Jun 15, 2026Singapore: Cannabis and THC vapes can carry the death penalty — never bring them
Singapore enforces zero tolerance under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Cannabis, THC vapes and concentrates are strictly prohibited, and trafficking can carry a mandatory death penalty. Even small amounts detected at Changi Airport can lead to arrest, imprisonment and caning. Do not bring cannabis or any THC product in any form.
Critical🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Jun 15, 2026Hong Kong: Airport enforcement of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance is strict
Hong Kong International Airport strictly enforces the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, under which trafficking can carry life imprisonment. CBD is a controlled dangerous drug, and cannabis and THC are prohibited. Declare all controlled medicines, carry your prescription and doctor's letter, and do not bring any cannabis, THC or CBD product.
High Risk🇮🇳 India
Jun 15, 2026India: Opioid painkillers require NDPS documentation — enforcement varies by airport
Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, opioids such as tramadol, codeine and oxycodone are tightly controlled and may require a permit. Enforcement varies between airports and states. Carry the original prescription, a doctor's letter, and keep medicines to personal-use quantities in original labelled packaging.
Advisory🇹🇭 Thailand
Jun 15, 2026Thailand: Cannabis is being re-regulated — do not fly in or out with it
Thailand decriminalized cannabis in 2022 but is re-regulating it toward medical-only control, and the legal status is shifting. Regardless of domestic rules, importing or exporting cannabis through Thai airports remains illegal. Never carry cannabis across the Thai border in either direction.
Critical🇻🇳 Vietnam
Jun 15, 2026Vietnam: Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty
Vietnam enforces some of the harshest drug laws in the world. Trafficking can carry the death penalty, and possession of controlled drugs can lead to long imprisonment. Cannabis, THC and CBD are illegal. Carry full documentation for all controlled medicines and never carry recreational drugs in any form.
Critical🇵🇭 Philippines
Jun 15, 2026Philippines: Anti-drug enforcement is severe — do not carry cannabis or unauthorized controlled drugs
The Philippines enforces strict anti-drug laws with severe penalties, including life imprisonment for trafficking. Cannabis and CBD are illegal. Carry the original prescription and a doctor's letter for all controlled medicines, keep them in original packaging, and declare them on arrival.
Critical🇲🇾 Malaysia
Jun 15, 2026Malaysia: Trafficking carries a mandatory death penalty; kratom is controlled
Malaysia's Dangerous Drugs Act imposes severe penalties, and trafficking can carry the death penalty. Cannabis, THC and CBD are illegal, and kratom (ketum) is controlled. Do not bring any of these. Carry full documentation for all controlled medicines and keep them to personal-use quantities.
High Risk🏙️ Dubai
Jun 15, 2026Dubai (UAE): Zero tolerance — even CBD and trace THC can lead to arrest
The UAE enforces zero tolerance, and Dubai International Airport uses sensitive detection. Even CBD oils, trace amounts of THC, poppy seeds and some codeine-based medicines can trigger arrest. Do not bring CBD or cannabis products, and obtain prior MOHAP approval for controlled medicines before you travel.
Warning🇧🇷 Brazil
Jun 15, 2026Brazil: Recreational cannabis is illegal; only ANVISA-authorized medical cannabis is permitted
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Brazil, and CBD or medical cannabis products require prior authorization from ANVISA to import. Do not carry recreational cannabis across the border. Declare controlled medicines at customs and carry your prescription and a doctor's letter.
High Risk🇪🇬 Egypt
Jun 15, 2026Egypt: Tramadol and other controlled drugs require prior approval
Egypt enforces strict drug laws with severe penalties. Tramadol and many opioids are heavily controlled and a frequent cause of traveler arrests; they require prior approval from the Egyptian Drug Authority. Cannabis and CBD are prohibited. Carry prior authorization, the original prescription and a doctor's letter for all controlled medicines.
Critical🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Jun 12, 2026UAE / Dubai: CBD, cannabis and THC vapes strictly prohibited
The United Arab Emirates maintains a zero-tolerance policy. CBD products, cannabis and THC vape devices of any kind are banned and are actively detected at airports. Even trace amounts can lead to arrest, fines and deportation. Travelers carrying controlled medicines must obtain MOHAP approval before arrival.
Critical🇯🇵 Japan
Jun 10, 2026Japan: Adderall and amphetamine-based ADHD medication remain banned
Travelers to Japan are reminded that Adderall, Vyvanse and other amphetamine-based stimulants are completely prohibited, even with a valid foreign prescription. Carrying them can result in arrest and detention at the airport. If you take these medications, consult your doctor about alternatives and the Yakkan Shoumei process well before travel.
Warning🇨🇦 Canada
Jun 8, 2026Canada: Never cross the border with cannabis in either direction
Cannabis is legal for adults within Canada, but transporting it across the international border — into or out of Canada — is a serious criminal offense, even when travelling to or from a legalized U.S. state. Declare honestly and leave all cannabis behind when crossing the border.
Warning🇺🇸 United States
Jun 5, 2026United States: Cannabis cannot be carried through airports, even from legal states
Although many U.S. states have legalized cannabis, airports and air travel fall under federal jurisdiction where cannabis remains illegal. Do not bring cannabis — including edibles and vapes — through TSA checkpoints or across state lines. This applies even when both states have legalized cannabis.
Advisory🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Jun 3, 2026United Kingdom: Personal licence advised for controlled medicines on long stays
Travelers carrying controlled medicines (such as strong opioids, benzodiazepines or ADHD stimulants) into the UK for 3 months or more, or in large quantities, are advised to apply for a Home Office personal licence and to carry a prescriber's letter detailing their medication, dosage and travel dates.
