Uganda

 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. […]

Tonga

Tonga Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Address: any Tongan diplomatic mission or Dr. Laumeesi Malolo Director of Health Ministry of Health Vaiola Hospital Nuku’alofa Tonga Island, South West Pacific Fax: +676 23938 Any comments,corrections and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer […]

St Kitts and Nevis

St Kitts and Nevis Regarding St Kitts and Nevis we received the following information: a) The minimum requirement would be a letter from the doctor in charge of treatment at the patient’s place of residence, giving full name and address, the date of travel, arrival and departure and details of daily dosages. b) Patients needing […]

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 […]

Sweden

 Sweden Opioid Substitution Treatments: available Travellers seeking continued dosing in Sweden are advised to contact a relevant treatment center well in advance of the prospective date of arrival in Sweden. For treatment centres click HERE Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible Foreign patients are allowed to bring their own supply of medication needed for personal use for […]