SyriaTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents

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Last checked 20 Jul 2026Low confidence: check with the embassyHow we rate a record

Syria 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: Syria applies severe penalties for drug offences, and trafficking is capital-eligible. A 2025 traveller regulation was submitted to the INCB but its published file is currently a broken link, so no values could be read. Obtain explicit prior authorization and confirm with the Syrian Ministry of Health before travel.

We could not find strong recent official guidance for this country. Contact the embassy or consulate directly before you travel.

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By medication

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

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Unclear
We could not confirm whether Syria's law names lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse): no current official copy of the schedules to its 1993 drug law could be opened, and a 1993 copy on a private site does not name it. No rule for it is published. Ask the authority listed here before you travel.
Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Unclear
Syria's Ministry of Health website has legislation and pharmacy sections, and a 2026 Ministry circular lists methylphenidate among controlled psychotropic medicines, but the Ministry publishes no rules for travellers and no full schedule of controlled substances. Syria filed traveller rules with the International Narcotics Control Board in 2025, but the published files are broken links and no archived copy exists. Contact the Syrian Ministry of Health or embassy before you travel.
Dexedrine (dexamfetamine)Unclear
The same rule as Ritalin, Concerta above.
Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription
Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry them with a prescription in original packaging, ideally with Arabic-translated documentation. No Syria-specific restriction found.
Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Unclear
The same rule as Ritalin, Concerta 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 published. A 2025 INCB traveller table exists but its published file is a broken link, so whether Syria requires prior authorization cannot be read. Treat authorization as likely to be needed and confirm with the Ministry of Health in writing before you travel.

Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)

Unclear

Quantity: No quantity is published, because Syria publishes no traveller rules at all.

Not internationally controlled

Prescription

Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry them with a prescription in original packaging, ideally with Arabic-translated documentation. No Syria-specific restriction found.

Responsible authority

Ministry of Health, Syrian Arab Republic

Tel +963 11 3339600. There is no published email or pharmaceutical directorate contact. Enquiries go through https://tawasal.moh.gov.sy/home.

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.

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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 Syria embassy or consulate before travelling.