Bahamas

Bahamas* Opioid Substitution Treatment: not finally clarified It is not clear whether opioid substitution treatment is provided to foreign travellers for a limited period of time. Importation of Substances Used in Opioid Substitution Treatment: possible It is allowed to bring into the Bahamas a maximum quantity of 30 daily doses of methadone or other substances […]

Travel Regulations with Opioids Bahrain

Bahrain* Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Opioids Used in Substitution Treatment: possible  The quantity of any medically prescribed opioid brought into Bahrain must not exceed 7 daily doses! NOTE: Patients must apply via email (provide a doctor’s certificate endorsed by the competent health authority of the country of residence, dates of arrival and departure) […]

Bangladesh

 Bangladesh Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Bangladesh Secretariat Dhaka Bangladesh Phone: +880 2863639 Fax: +880 2869077 (This page last revised January 15, 1998)  

Barbados

 Barbados Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible Patients have to carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic together with a certificate issued by the health authorities of the country of residence. Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer Platz 18-20 […]

Basic Recommendations

Some Basic Recommendations Regarding the Planning of Travels With Opioids Used in Substitution Treatment a) Early contacts We should like to point out that the information contained in this guide is only to be regarded as a guideline. Authoritative statements on current legal provisions can only be issued by the embassies and government agencies of […]

Belarus

 Belarus Methadone or Other Opioid Replacement Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible It is allowed to bring into Belarus a quantity of methadone, buprenorphine or other opioids for personal use sufficient for 3 days. Patients  have to carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic. The letter has to be […]

Argentina

 Argentina Treatment with Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Currently we have no contact details of treatment services. Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Travellers must carry with them a doctor’s letter and a copy of the original prescription. Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. […]

Armenia

 Armenia Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Patients wishing to bring methadone into Armenia for personal use as medication must carry with them a letter from their doctor or clinic in charge of treatment verifying the patient’s name and address and detailing the total quantity of methadone to be imported. Also, the dates […]

Aruba: Travel Regulations for Methadone Patients

Aruba* Continued treatment/dosing with/of opioids: no info available Unfortunately, the competent authorities have not responded to our requests for information on treatment options. Importation of opioids: possible Patients intending to travel to Aruba with medically prescribed opioids must carry with them an import permit issued by the Inspector of Medicines of Aruba: Travellers from Schengen signatory […]

Afghanistan

 Afghanistan Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: any Afghan embassy or consulate Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer Platz 18-20 48155 Münster Germany Phone: +49 251 60123 or 234577 Fax: +49 251 234577 or 666580 Email: indro@muenster.net   (This page […]