Bringing Prescription Medicines

If you plan on bringing your prescription medicines to Thailand, please be advised of the following:

  1. CHECK THE DRUG

Travelers can check the category of medications that they bring into/out of
Thailand on http://permitfortraveler.fda.moph.go.th/

  • Only narcotics category 2 are required to obtain a permit from Thai FDA.
  • The quantity must not exceed 30 days of prescribed usage.

2. REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS

The exact date of travel.

  • The exact port of initiation and port of arrival in Thailand.
  • The medical prescription or medical document.
  • The copy of passport.

3. APPLY FOR A PERMIT

You should apply for a permit around 2 weeks but not more than 1 month
prior to the date of travel.

  • Form IC-1 (application for carry in) is used for traveling into Thailand.
  • Form OC-1 (application for carry out) is used for traveling out of Thailand

4. DECLARATIONS

  • Entry into Thailand: You must present the medications, medical documents
    and the permit at the Customs Department (Red Channel).
  • Exit from Thailand: You must present the medications, medical documents
    and the permit at the Customs Department upon request.

Important Permit Information

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