CzechiaTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents
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Every medication we track can come into Czechia on your prescription, up to 30 days' supply, carried in original packaging.
By medication
Brand names first, generic in brackets. Each line resolves the drug class rule below, plus anything Czechia records specifically for that medication.
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Prescriptionmax 30 days' supply
The Czech Republic (EU/Schengen) allows ADHD stimulants (psychotropic substances) for personal use with a valid prescription and a doctor's certificate endorsed by the home health authority, limited to a 30-day supply. Schengen-area residents should carry a Schengen certificate issued in their country of residence. The Schengen Agreement applies.
- Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Prescriptionmax 30 days' supply
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Dexamphetamine (dexamfetamine)Prescriptionmax 30 days' supply
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription
Atomoxetine, guanfacine ER and viloxazine are not internationally scheduled; bring with prescription in original packaging. No specific Czech ban found.
- Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Prescriptionmax 30 days' supply
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Intuniv (guanfacine)Prescription
The same rule as Strattera above.
- Qelbree (viloxazine)Prescription
The same rule as Strattera above.
Rules by drug class
Narcotic (opioids)
Prescription- Quantity
- 30 days. Amount for the prescribed dose × trip duration; consult a local physician for stays over 30 days
- Permit
- Not required. No import/export permit for personal use; a Schengen certificate applies for cross-border movement.
- Documents
- prescription, medical certificate
Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)
Prescription- Quantity
- 30 days. 30 days supply
- Permit
- Not required. No Czech authorisation, under Sections 20(2)(a) and 21(2)(a) of Act No. 167/1998 Coll.: personal-use quantities of blue-stripe prescription medicines cross the border freely. A valid prescription and a doctor's certificate endorsed by your home health authority cover a 30-day supply; the certificate should give your name, date of birth and address, each medicine's name, strength, package size, active substance, daily dose and total packages, and the doctor's name, signature, stamp, facility and contacts. For a stay over 30 days, consult a physician in Czechia for a further prescription. No certificate from Czech authorities is asked for. The published traveller table dates from December 2013, so confirm before you travel.
Not internationally controlled
PrescriptionAtomoxetine, guanfacine ER and viloxazine are not internationally scheduled; bring with prescription in original packaging. No specific Czech ban found.
Responsible authority
Inspectorate of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS), Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic
Address: Palackeho nam 4, P.O. Box 81, CZ-128 01 Prague; Tel: +420 224 972 710; Fax: +420 224 915 979; email: alena.ondrouskova@mzcr.cz; web: www.mzcr.cz
Sources
The source behind everything above, so you can check it yourself rather than take our word for it. Always confirm the current rule with the source before you travel.
Your trip pack
A doctor's letter for Czechia, filled in with your medications and your stops, ready to sign.
The rules above are free and stay free. The pack is the paperwork that goes with them: a checklist for each stop in travel order, a printable PDF, and the letter to take to your GP.
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This page organises publicly available government information and links. It is not legal or medical advice. Rules change and enforcement varies, so always confirm with the official sources above or the Czechia embassy or consulate before travelling.