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Adderall (Medication) 🇳🇿 New Zealand

VERIFIED · 2026-07-05NOT YET GRADED

Adderall (Medication) may require documentation or declaration

ANSWER

Can I bring Adderall (Medication) into New Zealand?

RESTRICTEDVERIFIED · 2026-07-05

Adderall (Medication) may require documentation or declaration

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Up to 3-month personal supply with prescription; Class B2 controlled drug

DOCUMENTS

  • Documentation may be required

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

customs.govt.nz
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Full details

Adderall in New Zealand is a Class B2 controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. Travelers must obtain Medsafe pre-arrival approval (about 5 working days) supported by the prescription and doctor's letter; declare on the Passenger Arrival Card. NZ Customs at AKL / WLG / CHC may seize unauthorised Adderall regardless of prescription documentation.

PENALTIES

  • Fine: 400–5000 NZD
  • Civil penalty only

ENFORCEMENT

ActiveCustoms actively enforces this rule.

Leaving New Zealand with adderall (medication)

RESTRICTEDAdderall (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine mixed salts) is a controlled stimulant in New Zealand and is subject to personal-export limits for prescribed users.

Adderall is a Schedule II controlled substance in the US and equivalent schedules in most other jurisdictions. Personal-use quantities (typically a 30-90 day supply) accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export under Misuse of Drugs Act 1975; Customs and Excise Act 2018. Above these limits, an Medsafe personal export authorisation is required in advance. Travellers should note that some destination countries (Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, UAE, Saudi Arabia among others) restrict Adderall import even when export is permitted from the origin — always verify the destination-side rules independently.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-07-05

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

Up to 3-month personal supply with prescription; Class B2 controlled drug

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

  • Documentation may be required

AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in New Zealand. Whether you can carry adderall (medication) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

Related rules

Adderall (Medication) rules in other countries

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