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SwitzerlandTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents

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Last checked 20 Jul 2026High confidenceHow we rate a record

Every medication we track can come into Switzerland on your prescription, up to 30 days' supply, carried in original packaging.

By medication

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

  • Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Prescriptionmax 30 days' supply

    Switzerland allows travellers to carry up to a 30-day supply of psychotropic ADHD stimulants with a valid prescription. The Schengen Agreement applies, so travellers from Schengen countries need a Schengen certificate endorsed by their national authority. Swissmedic's Narcotics Division is the competent authority.

  • Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Prescriptionmax 30 days' supply

    The same rule as Vyvanse above.

  • Dexamphetamine (dexamfetamine)Prescriptionmax 30 days' supply

    The same rule as Vyvanse above.

  • Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription

    Atomoxetine, guanfacine ER and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry a valid prescription.

  • Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Prescriptionmax 30 days' supply

    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
30 days
Permit
Required. Schengen medical certificate, valid max 3 months for repeated crossings.
Documents
medical certificate

Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)

Prescription
Quantity
30 days. Psychotropic substances: up to 30 days' supply (narcotic drugs also 30 days)
Permit
Not published. No Swiss authorisation for a 30-day supply: a valid prescription is the document asked for. On arrival you can use the green channel; Swissmedic says these medicines do not need declaring specifically. Switzerland also names the Schengen Agreement route, which is for Schengen residents and is not open to an Australian traveller.

Not internationally controlled

Prescription

Atomoxetine, guanfacine ER and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry a valid prescription.

Responsible authority

Swissmedic - Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products, Narcotics Division

Swissmedic, Narcotics Division, Hallerstrasse 7, 3000 Berne 9, Switzerland; Tel +41 58 466 78 50; e-mail narcotics@swissmedic.ch; www.swissmedic.ch/betm

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.

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 Switzerland, found and organised with your apply-by date in the trip pack.

A$19

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.

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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 Switzerland embassy or consulate before travelling.