Travel Abroad With Your Cannabis Prescription
Important Information for Travellers Taking Medication
If you are someone who regularly takes medication and are planning to travel, it's crucial to prepare well in advance. Follow these key points to ensure a smooth and safe trip:
1. Medical Check-up: Before traveling, schedule a medical check-up to discuss your fitness for travel. This is an opportunity to optimise your medication and ensure you have an adequate supply for the trip, including provisions for possible travel delays or lost luggage.
2. Packaging and Documentation: Carry your medication in its original pharmacy packaging, along with a copy of your prescription and a letter from your prescriber. Keep your medication in your hand luggage, and consider carrying some extra in your checked luggage.
3. Check Destination Regulations: Different countries have varying rules regarding medication entry. Some countries may not allow certain types of medicines, while others require specific permissions. Even over-the-counter medications in the UK might have restrictions elsewhere. Check with the foreign embassy in the UK or use other resources to understand the regulations for your destination.
4. Controlled Drugs: If you are carrying controlled drugs, which include medications like cannabis, diazepam and morphine, you may need an export license when transporting a three-month supply or more into or out of the UK. Apply for the license at least 10 days before you travel. For shorter trips, carry a letter from your GP or prescriber detailing the medicines.
5. Medication Legality: Keep in mind that the legal status of your medication may differ outside the UK. Be aware of the rules and regulations of the countries you will be visiting. It can be helpful to contact the consulate or embassy of the destination country for information.
6. Beware of Falsified Drugs: Some regions have a higher risk of counterfeit or fake drugs, which can pose serious health risks. Additionally, the internet can be a platform for the sale of products with false claims of miracle cures for various illnesses. Exercise caution and avoid purchasing medications from unreliable sources.
During your trip, remember to:
- Have appropriate travel health insurance that covers pre-existing illnesses and includes repatriation.
- Carry enough medication for the entire trip, considering potential delays or lost luggage.
- Check airline regulations, especially regarding liquids in hand luggage.
- Ensure your medication is correctly labeled and in its original packaging.
- Make prior arrangements with the airline if you need to travel with items like oxygen or injectable medications.
- Store medication properly, especially if temperature control is required.
- Carry copies of all prescriptions and a letter from your prescriber with generic names for the medications.
If you need medication while abroad, consult a pharmacy or healthcare provider for guidance. Keep in mind that the appearance and name of your prescribed medication may vary in other countries, and the active ingredients might differ.
After your trip, if you required additional medication supplies or started new medication abroad, it's recommended to see your regular doctor for follow-up. If you feel unwell after traveling, seek advice from your GP or pharmacist.
Remember to prioritise your health and be well-prepared when traveling with medication.
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See below our table of information for popular holiday destinations. This table will gradually grow and populate as we receive responses from the individual countries.
GREEN BOXES = Can take medication + Guidance available
ORANGE BOXES = No information available yet or Decriminalised
RED BOXES = Travel with medication is prohibited
28 Countries Confirmed Travel With Cannabis Prescription Permissible
42 Countries Legalised Cannabis For Medicinal Purposes
16 Countries With Legal Cannabis Use Yet To Respond
74 Countries Confirmed Do Not Allow Travel With Cannabis Prescription
If you have any information to add, please drop us an email - mail@thesanskaraplatform.co.uk
LAST UPDATED 24/07/2023
America | Australasia | Europe
Albania
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Antigua & Barbuda
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Andorra
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Australia
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Austria
Medical: Legal (Sativex Only)
Recreational: Decriminalised
Azerbaijan
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Bahamas
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Belgium
Medical: Legal (Sativex Only)
Recreational: Decriminalised
Bermuda
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Belarus
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Bosnia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Bulgaria
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Croatia
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Cyprus
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Czech Republic
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Denmark
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Estonia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Finland
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
France
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal (Partially Decriminalised)
Germany
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Largely Decriminalised
Georgia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Legal
Greece
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Hungary
Medical: Legal (Cannabis Extracts/Tinctures)
Recreational: Illegal
Iceland
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Ireland
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Italy
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Jamaica
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Kazakhstan
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Kosovo
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Latvia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Liechtenstein
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Lithuania
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Luxembourg
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Legal
Malta
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Moldova
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Monaco
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Montenegro
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Netherlands
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
North Macedonia
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Norway
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Poland
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Portugal
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Romania
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Russia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Decriminalised
San Marino
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Serbia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Slovakia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Slovenia
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Spain
Medical: Decriminalised
Recreational: Decriminalised
Sweden
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Switzerland
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Trinidad & Tobago
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Turkey
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Ukraine
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Decriminalised
USA
Medical: Illegal (Legal In Some States)
Recreational: Illegal (Legal In Some States)
Vatican City
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
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Medical: -
Recreational: -
Middle East/North Africa (MENA)
Algeria
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Bahrain
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Egypt
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Iran
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Iraq
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Israel
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Decriminalised
Jordan
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Kuwait
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Lebanon
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Libya
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Morocco
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Oman
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Palestine
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Qatar
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Saudi Arabia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Sudan
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Syria
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Tunisia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
United Arab Emirates
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Yemen
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
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Medical:-
Recreational:-
Africa
Angola
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Botswana
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Cameroon
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
DR Congo
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Ethiopia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Ghana
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Ivory Coast
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Kenya
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Liberia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Madagascar
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Malawi
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Mauritius
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Mozambique
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Namibia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Nigeria
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Rwanda
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Senegal
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
South Africa
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Legal
Tanzania
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Uganda
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Zambia
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Zimbabwe
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
-
Medical: -
Recreational: -
-
Medical: -
Recreational: -
Asia
Afghanistan
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Bangladesh
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Bhutan
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Brunei
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Cambodia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
China
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
India
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Indonesia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Japan
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Malaysia
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Myanmar (Burma)
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Nepal
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Papua New Guinea
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Philippines
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Singapore
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
South Korea
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Sri Lanka
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Taiwan
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
Thailand
Medical: Legal
Recreational: Illegal
Vietnam
Medical: Illegal
Recreational: Illegal
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Medical: -
Recreational: -