SurinameTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents
South AmericaLast checked 20 Jul 2026Low confidence: check with the embassyHow we rate a record
Suriname 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: No official personal-carry rule is published; narcotics and psychotropics are controlled under the Wet Verdovende Middelen and Suriname has filed no INCB traveller data. Confirm requirements with the Ministry of Health / Inspectorate before travel.
We could not find strong recent official guidance for this country. Contact the embassy or consulate directly before you travel.
By medication
Brand names first, generic in brackets. Each line resolves the drug class rule below, plus anything Suriname records specifically for that medication.
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Unclear
No dedicated Surinamese government guidance specific to ADHD stimulants was found and INCB has no submission on file. General travel-health guidance advises keeping medication in original pharmacy packaging labelled with your name, carrying a prescription or doctor's certificate (translated into English or Dutch) stating generic name, dosage and duration, bringing only personal-use quantities, and declaring controlled medicines at customs. Travellers should contact the Suriname Ministry of Health or its Pharmaceutical Inspectorate before travel to confirm whether an import authorization is required for their specific stimulant.
- Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Unclear
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Dexamphetamine (dexamfetamine)Unclear
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription
Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry them with a prescription in original packaging. No Suriname-specific restriction found.
- Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Unclear
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)
Unclear- Quantity
- No official traveller quantity is published
- Permit
- Not required. No INCB table and no published traveller quantity, permit, or document guidance; personal-carry status is unclear. Confirm with the Ministry of Health.
Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)
Unclear- Quantity
- personal-use quantities only (typically ~30-day supply); no specific official limit found
Not internationally controlled
PrescriptionAtomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry them with a prescription in original packaging. No Suriname-specific restriction found.
Responsible authority
Ministry of Health / Pharmaceutical Inspectorate (Bureau Openbare Gezondheidszorg); Suriname Customs
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
A doctor's letter for Suriname, filled in with your medications and your stops, ready to sign.
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.
Build your trip packThis 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 Suriname embassy or consulate before travelling.