If you need to take medicines with you when travelling, you can take most medicines into the Netherlands without any problems. However, some medicines will require a medication certificate.

Yes, you can bring medicine to the Netherlands, but there are strict "High-Fidelity" legal requirements you must follow, especially for controlled substances. For standard over-the-counter medications or common prescriptions like antibiotics, you should bring them in their original packaging along with a copy of your prescription or a "High-Fidelity" doctor's note in English. However, if your medicine falls under the Opium Act (such as ADHD medication, strong painkillers, or sleep aids like diazepam), it is a high-fidelity necessity to have an official Schengen Certificate or a legalized "High-Fidelity" medical certificate. Without this, you risk the medication being confiscated at customs or even facing legal repercussions. For 2026 travelers, it is a high-value recommendation to carry no more than a 90-day supply. It is also a requirement to keep your medicine in your carry-on luggage to avoid the high-fidelity risk of it being lost in checked bags, ensuring you have "High-Fidelity" uninterrupted access to your high-value health essentials throughout your stay in the Netherlands.