PeruTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents
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Peru treats these medications differently. Of the 7 we track, 4 come in on paperwork with a supply cap and 3 need only your prescription.
Serious penalties: Personal import of pharmaceuticals requires an exceptional DIGEMID authorization; there is a defined prohibited list (Lists IA/IB).
By medication
Brand names first, generic in brackets. Each line resolves the drug class rule below, plus anything Peru records specifically for that medication.
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Restricted
Carry a valid prescription plus a doctor's certificate endorsed by your home country's health authority, and present the original prescription at customs. For psychotropic (stimulant ADHD) medicines the allowed amount is according to the medical prescription. Substances in Lists I A and I B of annex 2 to Supreme Decree No. 023-2001-SA are prohibited.
- Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Restricted
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Dexamphetamine (dexamfetamine)Restricted
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription
Atomoxetine, guanfacine ER and viloxazine are not internationally scheduled; a normal prescription suffices.
- Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Restricted
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)
Permit required- Quantity
- Per prescription/treatment duration; 5 days for terminally-ill international travellers
- Permit
- Required. Apply at least 1 days ahead. Exceptional import-by-luggage authorization via DIGEMID/VUCE; ~1 business day.
- Documents
- prescription, medical certificate
Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)
Restricted- Quantity
- Psychotropic substances: according to the medical prescription (narcotic drugs limited to 5 days except for terminally ill travellers)
- Permit
- Not required. No prior DIGEMID authorisation for a psychotropic medicine: the quantity allowed is whatever your prescription states, and Peru does not ask for a certificate from its own health authorities. Carry the prescription plus a doctor's certificate endorsed by your home health authority, and present the original prescription at customs. The narcotic route is stricter and does need authorisation, so this does not carry over to opioids.
Not internationally controlled
PrescriptionAtomoxetine, guanfacine ER and viloxazine are not internationally scheduled; a normal prescription suffices.
Responsible authority
General Directorate of Medicines, Medical Supplies and Drugs (DIGEMID), Ministry of Health
Av. Parque de las Leyendas 240, San Miguel, Lima, Peru; Tel: +51 1 631 4300 ext. 6007; E-mail: rpahuara@minsa.gob.pe
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.
- Autorización excepcional para importación por valijaGovernment, 2025-01-31
- Justificación Médica formIn the Trip Pack
That form is published on the same government site as the source linked above, so you can find it yourself from there. What the pack gives you is the direct link, matched to the medication you are actually carrying at this border, with your apply-by date counted back from your travel date.
Application forms and portals
1 form for Peru, found and organised with your apply-by date in the trip pack.
Plus a doctor's letter pre-filled with your medications and every stop, the deadline counted back from the day you fly, and a checklist in travel order.
Build your trip packCommon 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 Peru embassy or consulate before travelling.