Can I take Vyvanse to Japan?
Japan's official guidance indicates you need advance approval (a permit) before arriving with Vyvanse. Review the requirements and apply in good time.
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The rules for Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)
Falls under Japan's 'Stimulants' Raw Materials' category. Advance permission from the Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare is required, applied for at least 14 days before travel, with a medical certificate.
What to do
- for lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse): advance permission (import certificate) from the Narcotics Control Department
- doctor's certificate stating the disease, necessity, names of psychotropics and quantities
Japan has 1 further requirement that Vyvanse travellers do not need. See the full Japan rules if you also carry other medication.
Travelling to more than one country?
Check your whole itinerary at once: every stop, every layover, and what to do by when. We'll carry Vyvanse and Japan over, so you only add the rest.
Add my other stopsThe check is free. The trip pack that turns it into paperwork is A$19, once. It does not renew.
Other medications in Japan
Vyvanse in other countries
This page summarises publicly available government information (permit or advance approval required) and is not legal or medical advice. Rules change and enforcement varies, so confirm with the official links on the Japan page or the embassy before you travel.