Tramadol (Medication) 🇹🇭 Thailand
Category 2 narcotic — requires FDA pre-approval
Can I bring Tramadol (Medication) into Thailand?
Category 2 narcotic — requires FDA pre-approval
30-day supply
- Thai FDA approval
- Prescription
- Doctor's letter
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Thailand classifies tramadol as a Category 2 narcotic under the Narcotics Act. Travelers must obtain pre-approval from the Thai Food and Drug Administration. Maximum 30-day supply with valid prescription and doctor's letter. Thailand takes narcotics enforcement extremely seriously. Enforcement in Thailand carries fines from THB 5,000 to THB 500,000 under Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017) s.202, s.242 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).
PENALTIES
- Fine: 5000–500000 THB
- Civil penalty only
Leaving Thailand with tramadol (medication)
Tramadol is a Schedule IV controlled substance in the US and equivalent schedules in most other jurisdictions (rescheduled in many countries during 2014-2020). Personal-use quantities accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export under Narcotics Act B.E. 2522; Thai FDA export permit. Above these limits, an Thai FDA export permit for scheduled drugs is required. Destination-country rules on tramadol import are more restrictive in Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and several other jurisdictions — verify independently before travel.
Declare tramadol (medication) at customs on arrival in Thailand and carry any documentation specified in the rule. Verify current requirements with Thai Customs Department before travel.
30-day supply
- Thai FDA approval
- Prescription
- Doctor's letter
Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (1979)
This page covers destination customs rules in Thailand. Whether you can carry tramadol (medication) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
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Tramadol (Medication) rules in other countries
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Controlled — requires MOH pre-approval
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🇯🇵 Japan
Designated drug — one month supply limit
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🇸🇬 Singapore
Controlled substance — prescription required
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🇮🇳 India
Schedule H drug — prescription required
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🇺🇸 United States
Tramadol (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Tramadol (Medication) may require documentation or declaration