Doctor's letter for Saudi Arabia
The official sources recorded for Saudi Arabia ask for a medical certificate and a prescription that states the diagnosis or condition, the generic (INN) name of each medicine, the strength of each medicine and how long the treatment lasts.
ADHD medication rules last checked 6 Oct 2026
What does the medical certificate have to state?
Recorded for psychotropic medicines.
The source asks it to state
- The diagnosis or condition
- The generic (INN) name of each medicine
- The strength of each medicine
- How long the treatment lasts
A detailed report from the clinic or hospital treating you, issued within the last six months and carrying their approval. No notarisation, embassy legalisation or apostille is required: the treating institution's own approval and seal is what Saudi Arabia asks for.
Source
- Conditions and requirements for the clearance of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations, Saudi Food and Drug Authority
What does the prescription have to state?
Recorded for psychotropic medicines.
The source asks it to state
- The diagnosis or condition
- The generic (INN) name of each medicine
- The strength of each medicine
- How long the treatment lasts
In your name, issued within the last six months, carrying the seal of the treating institution, and naming the generic drug rather than only the brand.
Source
- Conditions and requirements for the clearance of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations, Saudi Food and Drug Authority
What else does the record list?
Besides the documents above, the record for Saudi Arabia lists: Certificate from the destination's authority: SFDA clearance permit from the Controlled Drugs System; Photographs of your medication. The Saudi Arabia country page explains each of them and which medicines they apply to.
Related pages
- Travelling to Saudi Arabia with ADHD or controlled medication
- What a travel letter for controlled medication should contain
- For prescribers
- Check your whole itinerary
Reviewed 6 Oct 2026. Rules change: confirm with the Saudi Arabia authority or its embassy before you travel.
This page lists what official sources ask for. It is information only, not legal or medical advice, and it does not suggest what a doctor should write or certify: the prescriber decides that from their own assessment of the patient. The traveller and the prescriber should confirm current requirements with the authority concerned before travel. See also the disclaimer.