MauritiusTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents

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Mauritius treats these medications differently. Of the 7 we track, 2 are not allowed in at all, 1 needs approval before you arrive, 3 come in on paperwork with a supply cap and 1 has no published rule we could find.

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)Not named: Unclear
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) is not named in Mauritius's law (Dangerous Drugs Act 2000, First to Third Schedules, pages D2-35 to D2-37), so no rule for it is published. Ask the authority listed here before you travel.
Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Permit requiredmax 30 days' supply
Second Schedule, not First Schedule, so it is not banned. Customs says it needs approval from the Government Pharmacist.
Dexedrine (dexamfetamine)Banned
Dexamfetamine and amphetamine, which includes mixed amphetamine salts, are on the First Schedule to the Dangerous Drugs Act 2000. Section 6 bans importing, possessing or transiting them. The only authorisation the Act allows is for research, teaching or forensic work, so there is no approval a traveller can apply for and no personal allowance. Do not bring them to Mauritius.
Strattera (atomoxetine)Restrictedmax 90 days' supply
Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled. Mauritius customs says to carry no more than three months' supply of a prescription medicine, in its original container, with a legible prescription from your doctor stating that you use the medicine under a doctor's direction and that it is necessary for you. The customs FAQ also asks that the prescription say what the medicine is, the condition it treats and the quantity you need for your stay, and says clearance from the Government Pharmacist at the Ministry of Health and Wellness is needed before delivery. The main customs page asks for that approval only for controlled medicines. Contact the Chief Pharmacist if you are unsure.
Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Banned
The same rule as Dexedrine above.
Intuniv (guanfacine)Restrictedmax 90 days' supply
The same rule as Strattera above.
Qelbree (viloxazine)Restrictedmax 90 days' supply
The same rule as Strattera above.

Rules by drug class

Narcotic (opioids)

Permit required

Quantity: 30 days. MRA Customs' Import Restrictions page: travellers should 'have sufficient quantity not exceeding three months supply for prescription medicines or one month supply for controlled drugs'. One month is the cap for a controlled drug (added 2026-09-15).
Permit: Required.
Documents: prescription

Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)

Permit required

Quantity: 30 days. Guidance, not law: Mauritius Revenue Authority customs guidance says to carry no more than one month's supply of a controlled drug (three months for ordinary prescription medicines). This applies to methylphenidate; the First Schedule stimulants have no allowance.
Permit: Required. For methylphenidate. No official lead time or processing time is published.
Documents: prescription

Not internationally controlled

Restricted

Quantity: 90 days. Guidance, not law: Mauritius customs says to carry no more than three months' supply of a prescription medicine.
Documents: prescription

Connecting through Mauritius

Dexamfetamine and amphetamine, including mixed amphetamine salts, cannot be taken through Mauritius in transit: section 6 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 2000 prohibits transit across Mauritius of First Schedule substances, which covers connections. Lisdexamfetamine is not named in Mauritius's law, so no rule for it is published. Bringing any other dangerous drug, including methylphenidate, to Mauritius in transit needs valid export and import authorisations (section 13(1)); the only exemptions are drugs sent by post and a ship's or aircraft's own medical stores (section 13(5)). Contact the Ministry of Health and Wellness before routing through Mauritius.

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 sources 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.

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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.