Uganda Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Uganda for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact a Ugandan embassy or consulate well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: any Ugandan diplomatic mission or The Permanent Secretary Ministry […]
Ukraine
Ukraine* Opioid Treatments for Travellers: possible (?) In view of war time there appear to be gaps in supplies. Currently, we have no contact details of treatment services. Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Current import regulations for personal use and contact details of competent authorities available at: CLICK Contact Address: any diplomatic mission of […]
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates* Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Codeine/Morphine: possible Bringing methadone, buprenorphine, morphine or codeine into the United Arab Emirates is possible. However, travelers must apply for an import permit. Regulations currently effective Online Application We would greatly appreciate travelers to report on their experiences. Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. […]
Travel Regulations for Patients Participating in Drug Substitution Treatment
Travel Regulations for Patients Participating in Drug Substitution Treatment
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Methadone or any other opioid substitution medications are not used in Trinidad and Tobago. Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible All patients travelling to Trinidad and Tobago must carry with them documents from the relevant country to support their treatment. Quantities in excess of 500mg of methadone must be declared […]
Tunisia
Tunisia* Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible Patients travelling to Tunisia with opioids for personal use must carry with them a special form filled out by their prescribing doctor/clinic. Download form We advise patients to also carry a photocopy of the original prescription with them. Contact Address: any Tunisian diplomatic mission Any […]
St Lucia
St Lucia Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Address: Acting Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Chaussee Road Castries St Lucia, West Indies Phone: +1809 4526730 Fax: +1809 4525655
Sudan
Sudan Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Travellers are permitted to bring into Sudan a quantity of methadone sufficient for the duration of stay. We strongly advise methadone patients to carry with them a certificate in English from their home prescriber which clearly supports their need for the medication. Contact Address: any Sudanese […]
Surinam
Surinam Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: any Surinamese embassy or consulate or Ministerie van Volksgezondheid Permanent Secretary Gravenstraat 64 Paramaribo Suriname Phone: +597 474941 Fax: +597 410702 or 474941 This page last updated February 19, 1998
Swaziland
Eswatini* (former Swaziland) Opioid Substitution Treatment: not possible Importation of Opioids: possible The Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Import Procedures are available HERE. Contact Addresses: any Eswatini embassy or consulate or via the Ministry of Health Principal Secretary P.O. Box Mbabane Eswatini Phone: ++268-24045514 or -24042431 Fax: ++268 24047420 Email Please let us know any corrections […]
