Travelling with personal medicines in Germany (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Medicines for personal use may be brought in up to the usual personal need, generally three months' supply per medicine. Prescribed narcotics need a certificate under Article 75 of the Schengen Convention, valid for at most 30 days.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Ordinary medicines (not controlled)Visitor bringing personal medicines into the country | Medicines may be brought in up to the usual personal need, which is generally a maximum of three months' supply per medicine. [1] |
| Document for narcotic and psychotropic medicinesVisitor bringing personal medicines into the country | Prescribed narcotics: a certificate under Article 75 of the Schengen Implementing Convention, completed by the treating doctor and certified before travel. A separate certificate is needed for each narcotic. [2] |
| Quantity limit for narcotic and psychotropic medicinesVisitor bringing personal medicines into the country | An amount appropriate to the length of the journey. For substitution medicines the prescribed amount may last at most 30 days. [2] |
| Maximum validity of a Schengen medicines certificateVisitor bringing personal medicines into the country | 30 days [2] |
Notes
- The BfArM states that there are no internationally harmonised rules for travel outside the Schengen area; the national rules of the destination or transit country apply. German customs describe the certificate for entry from a Schengen state for up to 30 days.
Sources
- Zoll (German customs): Arzneimittel und Betäubungsmittel (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (BfArM): Reisen mit Betäubungsmitteln (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.