Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import
Can I bring Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine into United Arab Emirates?
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import
Not permitted — amphetamine-based compounds are Schedule I narcotics under UAE Federal Law No. 14 of 1995; zero tolerance
- MOHAP import permit (not available for Schedule I substances)
- UAE embassy contact required — entry strongly advised against
Required at the destination customs authority
Full 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
PENALTIES
- Fine: 50000–500000 AED
- Imprisonment up to 120 months
- Criminal penalty
Active — Customs actively enforces this rule.
Not permitted even in transit. Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) is an amphetamine prodrug classified as a narcotic under UAE Federal Law No. 14 of 1995. The UAE's zero-tolerance policy on amphetamine-class drugs applies to transit passengers as well as those entering the country. No transit exception exists.
Leaving United Arab Emirates with vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine
Lisdexamfetamine is a Schedule II-equivalent controlled stimulant under the Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2021 on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances framework. Personal-use quantities (typically ≤30-90 days' supply) accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export from United Arab Emirates; above these limits a MOHAP controlled-medicines permit is required in advance. Destination-side treatment is the sharper risk — several countries (Japan requires advance permission; some jurisdictions ban amphetamine-class medicines outright) restrict arrival with stimulant ADHD medication, so verify the arrival rule for the same route.
Do not bring vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine to this country.
Not permitted — amphetamine-based compounds are Schedule I narcotics under UAE Federal Law No. 14 of 1995; zero tolerance
- MOHAP import permit (not available for Schedule I substances)
- UAE embassy contact required — entry strongly advised against
This page covers destination customs rules in United Arab Emirates. Whether you can carry vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
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Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine rules in other countries
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🇺🇸 United States
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇦🇺 Australia
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇯🇵 Japan
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import
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🇸🇬 Singapore
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import
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🇩🇪 Germany
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply