Viajar con medicamentos personales en el Reino Unido (2026)
Última revisión: 9 de octubre de 2026
En breve: Up to a 3-month supply of schedule 2 to 4 (part I) controlled drugs prescribed in the traveller's country of residence can be brought in without a licence. Schedule 1 drugs cannot be imported without a licence.
| Norma | Qué se aplica |
|---|---|
| Medicamentos ordinarios (no controlados)Visitante que lleva medicamentos personales al país | ⚠ Por verificar |
| Documento para medicamentos estupefacientes y psicotrópicosVisitante que lleva medicamentos personales al país | No licence is needed for up to a 3-month supply of schedule 2 to 4 (part I) controlled drugs lawfully prescribed in the traveller's country of habitual residence. Schedule 1 drugs cannot be imported without a licence. A letter from the prescriber is recommended. [1] |
| Límite de cantidad para medicamentos estupefacientes y psicotrópicosVisitante que lleva medicamentos personales al país | Up to a 3-month supply. A licence for more can be considered only in exceptional circumstances. [1] |
| Validez máxima de un certificado Schengen de medicamentosVisitante que lleva medicamentos personales al país | ⚠ Por verificar |
Notas
- The Home Office guidance recommends a letter from the prescriber. The GOV.UK travel page says non-UK residents need a letter of proof that the medicine was prescribed for them. A Schengen certificate is not valid instead of a licence.
Fuentes
- GOV.UK (Home Office): Travelling with medicine containing controlled drugs (consultada 9 de octubre de 2026) · todas las fuentes
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