Solomon Islands

 Solomon Islands Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone or Buprenorphine: possible Travellers wishing to bring methadone or buprenorphine into the Solomon Islands for personal use as medication must carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor or clinic clearly stating that the patient requires methadone/buprenorphine for the treatment of a medical condition. Contact […]

Somalia

 Somalia Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Somalia for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact a Somali embassy or consulate well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: any Somali diplomatic mission      

São Tomé and Principe

 São Tomé and Principe Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into São Tomé and Principe for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact a diplomatic mission of São Tomé and Principe well in advance of the intended journey. Contact Address: […]

Travel regulations for methadone patients visiting South Africa

 South Africa* Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available Currently we have no contact details of treatment services. Travellers seeking continued dosing/treatment are advised to contact SANCA.  Importation of Methadone, Buprenorphine and Other Opioids: possible There are strict rules. For more info click HERE. Contact Addresses: Any South African Embassy or Consulate Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. […]

Romania

 Romania Methadone Treatment: available Currently methadone is only available at several treatment centers in Bucharest. For contact details visit the web site of the  Romanian Harm Reduction Network (RHRN) or contact the RHRN by email (see contact details below). Importation of Methadone and other Opioids: possible Travellers wishing to bring methadone or other opioids into […]

Russia

Russian Federation* Opioid Treatments for Travellers: not possible Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: complicated, time-consuming, risky Current import regulations for personal use and contact details of competent authorities available at: CLICK In view of the rigid narcotics legislation and the current political situation we rather advise patients against travelling to Russia with opioids. Contact […]

Rwanda

Rwanda Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone or Buprenorphine: possible Travellers wishing to bring methadone or buprenorphine into Rwanda for personal use as medication have to apply for an import certificate with the Ministry of Health in Kigali. Contact Address: Ministry of Health Director General of Clinical Services P.O. Box 84 Kigali Republic […]

San Marino

San Marino Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Addresses: Dicastero di Sanità e Servizi della Repubblica di San Marino Via Scialoja 47031 Repubblica di San Marino Phone: +378 549 903967 Fax: +378 549 994438 Mario Benedettini Servizio Neuro-Psychiatrico Via Toscana Repubblica di San Marino Phone: +378 549 994605 Fax: +378 […]

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia* Opioid Treatments for Travellers: not available Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Travellers must carry with them a valid medical prescription or a certificate from their prescribing GP/clinic. We recommend carrying a doctor’s letter plus a photocopy of the original prescription. The maximum quantity to be brought in is 30 daily doses. […]

Paraguay

Paraguay Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Address: any Paraguayan diplomatic mission or Ministério de Salud Pública Y Bienestar Social Direccion de Drogodependencias Pettirossi Brazil Asunción Paraguay Phone: +595 21-443473/-449982 Fax: +595 21206700 Any comments,corrections and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer […]