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Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine → Germany
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Details
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse/Elvanse) is classified as an amphetamine derivative and is prohibited in Japan regardless of prescription status — no import permit pathway exists for personal use. China, South Korea, and most of Southeast Asia prohibit or severely restrict amphetamine-based ADHD medicatio
Quantity limit
Up to 30-day supply under Schengen Narcotics Certificate (BtMG §4 Abs. 1 Nr. 3)
Documentation required
- Schengen narcotics certificate (Betäubungsmittel-Bescheinigung) from prescribing physician
- Original prescription
- Medication in original pharmacy-labelled packaging
Leaving with this item
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a controlled stimulant; personal export from Germany requires prescription documentation and stays within personal-use limits.
Practical advice
Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.
Customs authority
Zollkriminalamt / Zoll (German Customs — Federal Customs Administration) · https://www.zoll.de