Korea, North (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of methadone and buprenorphine: possible Travellers are allowed to bring into the Democratic Republic of Korea methadone and buprenorphine for personal use. They must carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic and a copy of the original prescription. Contact Address: […]
Korea (South)
Korea, South Methadone is not available on the pharmaceutical market. However, under exceptional circumstances methadone patients seeking to travel to South Korea may get permission to do so. They must contact a Korean embassy or consulate at least three months in advance of the prospective journey and produce the following documents: a transfer report, stating […]
Kuwait
Kuwait Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: any Kuwaiti embassy or consulate
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Methadone Treatment: not available A one-year pilot methadone programme will start in 2002 with 100 selected local patients participating. The future of the programme depends on the outcome results. In case the results are promising, we see no reason why they should not be positive, MMT will hopefully be implemented into the treatment system. […]
Indonesia
Indonesia Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available Unfortunately, we do not have the contact details of any treatment service. Please help with providing up-to-date info on substitution treatment facilities. Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Indonesia has very strict drug laws and regulations! According to information received January 8, 2026, from the Embassy of Indonesia in Berlin […]
Iran
Iran Methadone Treatment: available Referal to continued methadone treatment/dosing can best be arranged by contacting the Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies: Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies (INCAS) South Kargar Avenue, Qazvin Sq. Tehran Iran Phone: ++98 21 541 5225 or ++98 21 541 4624 Fax: ++98 21 541 9113 Persons to contact: […]
Iraq
Iraq Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Iraq for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact an Iraqi embassy or consulate well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: any Iraqi diplomatic mission
Ireland
Ireland* Opioid Substitution Treatments: available For contact details of treatment services click HERE Importation of methadone, buprenorphine,morphine: possible Travellers have to carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic together with a confirming note issued by the appropriate health authority in their home country (specimen). Travellers from EU countries may also use the Schengen form. […]
Israel
Israel Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available There is an information sheet issued by the Department for the Treatment of Substance Abuse stating the following: “Drug Maintenance Treatment Centers (DMTCs) in Israel are operated by the Ministry of Health. Currently, regulations in Israel allow no privately run Methadone maintenance programs. Buprenorphine Maintenance Treatment is also available in […]
Jamaica
Jamaica Methadone/Buprenorphine/Codeine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible According to the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, DC (USA) travellers are allowed to bring into Jamaica methadone or buprenorphine provided they carry with them a letter from their prescribing GP/clinic stating the patient’s personal data and detailing daily dosages and the total quantity of the substance/medication […]
