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MauritiusTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents

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Last checked 20 Jul 2026Medium confidenceHow we rate a record

Mauritius treats these medications differently. Of the 7 we track, 2 are not allowed in at all, 1 needs approval before you arrive, 1 has no published rule we could find and 3 need only your prescription.

Serious penalties: Importing, possessing or transiting with dexamfetamine, amphetamine (mixed-amphetamine-salts), or any other First Schedule substance without the narrow section 7 medical/scientific-research authorisation is an outright prohibited act under section 6 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 2000 — the Act draws no distinction for personal/traveller possession.

ActionPharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health and Wellness (the Government Pharmacist) approval before you arrive, and no processing time is published, so the earlier it goes in the better
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By medication

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

  • Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Unclear

    Not found on any schedule sighted.

  • Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Permit required

    Second Schedule, not First Schedule — corrects a same-status-as-class assumption.

  • Dexamphetamine (dexamfetamine)Banned

    First Schedule Part I, printed 'Dexamtetamine' (apparent typo in the Act).

  • Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription

    Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled. Carry a valid prescription and doctor's letter, keep in original packaging; if a medication falls under the Dangerous Drugs Act schedules, prior clearance from the Government Pharmacist is needed.

  • Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Banned

    Interpreted from 'Amphetamine' on First Schedule Part I.

  • Intuniv (guanfacine)Prescription

    The same rule as Strattera above.

  • Qelbree (viloxazine)Prescription

    The same rule as Strattera above.

Rules by drug class

Narcotic (opioids)

Permit required
Quantity
MRA states only 'the quantity you are expected to require for the duration of your stay' — no numeric cap published.
Permit
Required.
Documents
prescription

Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)

Banned
Quantity
Not applicable to the two banned substances; not published for methylphenidate's permit route.
Permit
Not published.

Not internationally controlled

Prescription

Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled. Carry a valid prescription and doctor's letter, keep in original packaging; if a medication falls under the Dangerous Drugs Act schedules, prior clearance from the Government Pharmacist is needed.

Responsible authority

Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health and Wellness (the Government Pharmacist)

Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health and Wellness, 8th Floor, Emmanuel Anquetil Building, Port Louis; Tel +230 490 4200. Chief Pharmacist for clearance: +230 201 1334 or +230 201 1367.

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

Mauritius needs a permit before you fly. The pack works out your apply-by date from your travel date.

A$19

We have not found an application form or portal for travellers here, so the pack gives you Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health and Wellness (the Government Pharmacist)to contact, what to put in the request, and how long to allow. Plus a doctor's letter pre-filled with your medications and every stop, and a checklist in travel order.

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Common questions

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 Mauritius embassy or consulate before travelling.