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 […]

Algeria

 Algeria* Opioid Substitution Treatments: unclear Currently methadone treatment clinics are operating in five cities: Algiers, Oran, Blida, Annaba and Tizi Ouzou. Unfortunately, we don’t have contact details of any of the clinics, and it is not clear if foreign travellers are accepted for continued treatment/dosing. Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Codeine/Morphine: possible Travelers seeking to bring methadone, buprenorphine, […]

Andorra

 Andorra* Opioid Substitution Treatments: available Continued dosing can be arranged via the Ministry of Health: Ministeri de Salud Unitat de Salud Mental i Addicciones Av. Princep Benlloch. 30, 3 pis AD-500 Andorra la Vella Phone: ++376 874820 Email Importation of substitute substances: possible Travellers have to carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic […]

Angola

 Angola Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Angola for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact an Angolan embassy or consulate well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: Ministério da Saúde Rua 17 de Setembro Caixa Postal […]