Dominican RepublicTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents

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Dominican Republic treats these medications differently. Of the 7 we track, 4 have no published rule we could find and 3 need only your prescription.

Serious penalties: Carrying a Ley 50-88 Categoría II opioid or methylphenidate into the Dominican Republic without the mandatory medical prescription — and, where the substance or quantity triggers it, without a VUCE/DIGEMAPS import permit — risks the medicine being held at the border pending authorisation.

We could not find strong recent official guidance for this country. Contact the embassy or consulate directly before you travel.

ActionA written answer from Direccion General de Aduanas (DGA); Ministry of Public Health; immigration authorities naming your medication, before you book

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By medication

Brand names first, generic in brackets. Each line resolves the drug class rule below, plus anything Dominican Republic records specifically for that medication.

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Unclear
not named in Ley 50-88's schedules found — unclear gap, not confirmed permitted or banned
Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Unclear
explicitly scheduled, Ley 50-88 Categoría II
Dexamphetamine (dexamfetamine)Unclear
not named by that term; interpreted as covered by the general 'Anfetamina, sus sales, isómeros ópticos' entry
Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription
Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry a prescription or doctor's letter and keep in original packaging.
Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Unclear
not named by that term; interpreted as covered by the general 'Anfetamina, sus sales' entry
Intuniv (guanfacine)Prescription
The same rule as Strattera above.
Qelbree (viloxazine)Prescription
The same rule as Strattera above.

Rules by drug class

Narcotic (opioids)

Unclear

Quantity: Protocol requires only a 'reasonable' quantity for the trip; no number published for controlled-substance medicines.
Permit: Not published.
Documents: prescription, customs declaration
In force: Since 1 December 2024.

Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)

Unclear

Quantity: Same 'reasonable quantity' language as narcotics; no ADHD-stimulant-specific number published.
Permit: Not published.
Documents: prescription

Not internationally controlled

Prescription

Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry a prescription or doctor's letter and keep in original packaging.

Responsible authority

Direccion General de Aduanas (DGA); Ministry of Public Health; immigration authorities

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.

Protocolo para el manejo de productos de consumo personal que ingresan a la República Dominicana a través de pasajerosGovernment, 2024-12

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A doctor's letter for Dominican Republic, filled in with your medications and your stops, ready to sign.

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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 Dominican Republic embassy or consulate before travelling.