Travelling with personal medicines in Spain (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Travellers may carry personal medication, and narcotic or psychotropic medicines above a set quantity need a permit from the Spanish health authorities. The maximum for travel to Spain is three months of treatment, or 15 days for cannabis.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Ordinary medicines (not controlled)Visitor bringing personal medicines into the country | Travellers may carry personal medication, provided special storage conditions are kept. A prescription or medical report is recommended. [1] |
| Document for narcotic and psychotropic medicinesVisitor bringing personal medicines into the country | Narcotic or psychotropic medicines above a set quantity need a certificate or permit issued by the Spanish health authorities. The application needs a medical certificate and the original prescription. [2] |
| Quantity limit for narcotic and psychotropic medicinesVisitor bringing personal medicines into the country | A maximum of three months of treatment when travelling to Spain. Cannabis and its derivatives are limited to 15 days. [1] |
| Maximum validity of a Schengen medicines certificateVisitor bringing personal medicines into the country | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The AEMPS pages do not mention Schengen certificates. A permit from the Spanish health authorities applies to entry into and exit from Spain and is valid for three months from issue.
Sources
- Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS): Preguntas y respuestas sobre medicamentos estupefacientes y/o psicótropos de personas que viajen a España (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS): Certificados y permisos para el transporte de medicamentos estupefacientes y psicótropos por viajeros en tratamiento médico (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.