Travelling with personal medicines in Ireland (2026)
Last reviewed: 13 October 2026
In short: Visitors may bring up to 3 months' supply of prescription medicines for personal use, with a prescription or a doctor's letter. Travellers arriving from the Schengen area with Schedule II or III controlled drugs need an Article 75 certificate covering at most 30 days. Customs officers decide whether the documents support the amount.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Ordinary medicines (not controlled)Visitor bringing personal medicines into the country | Visitors may bring up to 3 months' supply of prescription medicines for their own personal use, in the original packaging with their name displayed, with a prescription or copy and/or a doctor's or pharmacist's letter stating the medicines are for personal use. [1] |
| Document for narcotic and psychotropic medicinesVisitor bringing personal medicines into the country | From the Schengen area: an Article 75 Schengen certificate from the competent authority of the country of residence, a separate one for each controlled drug, for Schedule II and III drugs. From other countries: the prescription or a copy and/or a letter from the doctor or pharmacist, inside the package. [1] |
| Quantity limit for narcotic and psychotropic medicinesVisitor bringing personal medicines into the country | With an Article 75 certificate: a maximum of 30 days' supply for personal use. From non-Schengen countries: up to 3 months' supply of prescription medicines. [1] |
| Maximum validity of a Schengen medicines certificateVisitor bringing personal medicines into the country | 30 days [1] |
Notes
- The Irish customs officer must be satisfied that the documentation supports the amount and personal use, and customs has the final say.
- Prescribed cannabis-based products may not be brought into Ireland. The Article 75 certificate requirement for Schengen residents applies from 1 April 2023. Ireland is not a full member of the Schengen area.
Sources
- Department of Health (gov.ie): Travelling into Ireland from Schengen Countries with prescribed narcotics and/or psychotropic substances (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
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