Trinidad and TobagoTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents
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Trinidad and Tobago treats these medications differently. Of the 7 we track, 3 need approval before you arrive, 1 has no published rule we could find and 3 need only your prescription.
Serious penalties: The Dangerous Drugs Act (Chap. 11:25) requires a Minister-issued import licence for dangerous drugs and scheduled psychotropics, and possession offences carry heavy penalties including imprisonment. No personal-traveller quantity exemption is published.
By medication
Brand names first, generic in brackets. Each line resolves the drug class rule below, plus anything Trinidad and Tobago records specifically for that medication.
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Unclear
A named controlled drug in Trinidad and Tobago. The import permit in the regulations can only be issued to a licensed dealer, meaning a doctor, pharmacist or licence holder, so there is no permit a traveller can apply for. What you seek instead is written clearance from the Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division.
- Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Permit required
Email the Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division at cfdd@health.gov.tt before you travel. The health ministry's own portal tells people importing controlled drugs for personal use to contact that division directly, because personal imports are excluded from its ordinary drug database route. Do not expect to obtain an import permit: the regulations only allow one to be issued to a doctor, pharmacist or licence holder. Carry your prescription and a prescriber's letter, keep the medicine in its original labelled packaging, and bring personal quantities only.
- Dexamphetamine (dexamfetamine)Permit required
The same rule as Ritalin, Concerta above.
- Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription
Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not controlled drugs; as prescription-only (Third Schedule) drugs a visitor may import them for personal use with a valid prescription. Verify current status via the Regulated Medicines portal.
- Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Permit required
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)
Permit required- Quantity
- No official traveller quantity is published
- Permit
- Required. The Minister issues import licences for dangerous drugs and scheduled psychotropics; a prescription supports lawful possession, but no traveller-specific permit form or quantity is published. Confirm with the CFDD.
- Documents
- prescription
Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)
Permit required- Quantity
- personal-use quantities only (typically ~30-day supply); no specific published traveller limit found
- Permit
- Required.
Not internationally controlled
PrescriptionAtomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not controlled drugs; as prescription-only (Third Schedule) drugs a visitor may import them for personal use with a valid prescription. Verify current status via the Regulated Medicines portal.
Responsible authority
Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division, Ministry of Health
Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division: cfdd@health.gov.tt; Tel +1 868 217 4664 ext 13105. Drug Inspectorate: druginspectorate@health.gov.tt, ext 13401.
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
Trinidad and Tobago needs a permit before you fly. The pack works out your apply-by date from your travel date.
We have not found an application form or portal for travellers here, so the pack gives you Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division, Ministry of Healthto contact, what to put in the request, and how long to allow. Plus a doctor's letter pre-filled with your medications and every stop, and a checklist in travel order.
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 Trinidad and Tobago embassy or consulate before travelling.