PolandTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents
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Poland treats these medications differently. Of the 7 we track, 2 come in on paperwork with a supply cap and 5 need only your prescription.
Serious penalties: A separate government document is required for each product, issued only within 15 days before crossing the border. Plan ahead.
By medication
Brand names first, generic in brackets. Each line resolves the drug class rule below, plus anything Poland records specifically for that medication.
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Prescriptionmax 30 days' supply
Elvanse reclassified May 2025 from restricted 'Rpz' to standard narcotic 'Rpw' prescription category; available in pharmacies without a separate import permit, though pricey. (max 30 days' supply)
- Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Prescriptionmax 30 days' supply
Medikinet/Concerta legal with a special narcotic prescription form, but chronic nationwide supply shortages are common. (max 30 days' supply)
- Dexamphetamine (dexamfetamine)Restrictedmax 30 days' supply
Carry a valid prescription and present the original at customs. For personal import/export of narcotic and psychotropic medicines, documents permitting the import/export must be issued by the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector; within Schengen a certificate is used. Supply is limited to about 30 days. See the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate website for the exact procedure.
- Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription
Atomoxetine, guanfacine ER and viloxazine are not internationally scheduled; a normal prescription suffices.
- Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Restrictedmax 30 days' supply
The same rule as Dexamphetamine 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
- 30 days. Amount for the trip duration, up to 30 days
- Permit
- Required. Document issued by GIF (Schengen: Voivodship inspector), one per product, within 15 days before crossing.
- Documents
- prescription, medical certificate
Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)
Restricted- Quantity
- 30 days. 30 days supply
- Permit
- Required. Arriving from outside the Schengen area, you need a document issued by the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector, applied for with your prescription and medical documentation. The Inspectorate states it is issued within 15 days before the date you cross the Polish border, for a period no longer than 30 days, and covers only the amount matching your daily dose for the length of the trip. No processing time is published.
Not internationally controlled
PrescriptionAtomoxetine, guanfacine ER and viloxazine are not internationally scheduled; a normal prescription suffices.
Responsible authority
The Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector (Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate)
Senatorska 12, 00-082 Warsaw, Poland; Tel: +48 22 635 99 66; Fax: +48 22 831 02 44; E-mail: gif@gif.gov.pl; Web: www.gov.pl/web/gif
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.
- Transport of narcotic/psychotropic substances across the Polish borderGovernment
- Import/export application — narcotic/psychotropic substancesIn 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 Poland, 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 Poland embassy or consulate before travelling.