Do I have to declare medication at customs in Germany?


Do I have to declare medication at customs in Germany? Provided that you carry only your personal medicines and they are limited to a plausible amount, there is no obligation to declare. Just walk through the green door (nothing to declare) and nobody will care about your stuff.


What do I need to do before entering Germany?

Everyone entering Germany needs to provide a proof that he or she is not infected with COVID-19. For people coming from ?normal? areas or high risk areas this can be a a negative test result, a proof of vaccination or a proof of recovery.


Can I carry medicines in check in baggage to Germany?

Hand luggage and hold luggage Liquid containers larger than 100 ml must be placed in checked baggage. The volume restriction does not apply to medicines and baby food.


Does customs look for pills?

Medication is usually screened by X-ray; however, if a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for a visual inspection instead. This request must be made before any items are sent through the X-ray tunnel.


How do I travel to Europe with prescription drugs?

Obtain necessary permits or government authorization. Ask your doctor for a letter on their letterhead explaining your medical treatment and necessity, translated into the host country's language, if necessary. Pack enough medication to last the length of your trip and no more than personal-use quantities.


Is ibuprofen restricted in Germany?

In Germany, in addition to prescription dispensing, aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen and paracetamol are widely available OTC at pharmacies (not supermarkets) and through internet pharmacies, always involving professional pharmacists in the sale.


How do I declare medication at customs?

Traveling with Medication
  1. Declare all drugs, medicinals, and similar products to the appropriate CBP official;
  2. Carry such substances in their original containers;
  3. Carry only the quantity of such substances that a person with that condition (e.g., chronic pain) would normally carry for his/her personal use; and.


Do you have to declare vitamins at customs?

You are not required to declare or notify TSA of your vitamins in your luggage. The only exceptions are with liquid supplements or powders over 12 oz (350 mL), the latter of which you need to place in a separate bin during the X-ray screening process.


Is Tylenol allowed in Germany?

Some of the most commonly marketed OTC medicines in Germany include Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Voltaren Gel, and Dorithricin.


Is ibuprofen banned in Europe?

Ibuprofen and dexibuprofen medicines have been authorised in the EU through national approval procedures and have been available for many years under a wide range of trade names. They are available on prescription and over the counter.


Why is ibuprofen restricted in Europe?

A European panel on Monday backed tougher guidelines on ibuprofen after research found high doses of the popular painkiller were linked to a small increase in cardiac and stroke risk.


What can I not take into Germany?

Restrictions
  • Medicinal products and narcotics. You must observe certain requirements if you are bringing medicinal products as normal travel requisites. ...
  • Cash. ...
  • Fireworks. ...
  • Instruments of torture. ...
  • Dangerous dogs. ...
  • Publications or media likely to harm minors and unconstitutional publications. ...
  • Cultural assets. ...
  • Food and feedstuffs.