Can you bring medication to Maldives?

• Controlled medication

  depends on specifics

  MFDA Guideline §4.9.1: "Importation of controlled drug for prescription should be limited to 30 days' supply, for patients with chronic illness can be of maximum 90 days' supply"; more than three months needs documents on the patient's illness history with a valid prescription, and a controlled-drug prescription is valid for 90 days from the prescribed date. §4.8.2: "It is an offense to import any controlled drug into Maldives without obtaining the import certificate from MFDA", and controlled medicinal products may not be imported by post.

  The airport operator's customs page: "Controlled substances — including opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants — require particular documentation. Some substances that are legal by prescription in the country of origin may be controlled in the Maldives." The MFDA guideline requires an MFDA import certificate/authorization for controlled drugs and channels bulk imports through designated importers; how that applies to a traveller's personal supply is not spelled out, so contact MFDA before travelling with any narcotic or psychotropic medicine (that includes ADHD stimulants and benzodiazepines). UK FCDO: carry a doctor's prescription and check Maldivian regulations in advance. Drug offences carry severe penalties.

  Also covers: controlled substance, narcotic medication, psychotropic medication, adderall, amphetamine, vyvanse, ritalin, methylphenidate, xanax, alprazolam, valium, diazepam, codeine, tramadol

  Checked 2026-09-21 — Source: Maldives Food and Drug Authority — Guideline on Good Import Practice (MTG/RE-IP/GLN-TE 007, 13.02.2020), §§4.7–4.9

• Prescription medication

  allowed, within limits

  MFDA Guideline on Good Import Practice §4.7: "Importation of medicines for personal use will be limited to 90 days' supply"; more than 90 days needs additional documents on the patient's illness history (up to 6 months' supply with them). The medicines "should be accompanied by a valid prescription (not older than 3 months from the prescribed date) from a registered medical practitioner", stating the patient's full name and address, prescribed date, indication, medicine name (generic/brand), dosage form, strength, dosage, duration of treatment, and the doctor's name, registration number, signature and official seal.

  The airport operator's customs page: prescription medication "may be imported for personal use with a valid prescription or doctor's letter issued by a registered medical practitioner", in original pharmacy packaging with clear labelling and "not in excessive amounts relative to your time in the Maldives"; carrying it without valid documentation may lead to confiscation or investigation. "Common over-the-counter medication (paracetamol, ibuprofen, antihistamines, anti-malarials) does not require documentation." The 90-day figure and prescription details come from the MFDA import guideline, which is written for importers as well as individuals — check with MFDA for anything beyond a routine supply.

  Also covers: medication, prescription medicine, medicine, otc medicine, prescription drugs

  Checked 2026-09-21 — Source: Maldives Food and Drug Authority — Guideline on Good Import Practice (MTG/RE-IP/GLN-TE 007, 13.02.2020), §§4.7–4.9

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Informational only — not legal advice. Customs rules change; confirm with the official source above before you travel. See update history