Can you bring medication to Taiwan?

• Controlled medication

  depends on specifics

  For personal Schedule 1-3 controlled drugs (examples the Ministry gives: sleeping pills like zolpidem, triazolam, flunitrazepam, and opioids like morphine and fentanyl), "the amount cannot exceed that on the prescription," a medical institution certificate or a diagnostic certificate/prescription copy from the attending physician is required, and the total is capped at a 6-month supply. For Schedule 1-3 controlled drugs specifically, travelers may send TFDA "a declaration and medical diagnostic certificate to apply for a certification document" in advance under Article 18 of the Enforcement Rules for the Controlled Drugs Act.

  The Ministry's own guidance does not name ADHD stimulants (methylphenidate/Ritalin, amphetamine-class drugs like Adderall or Vyvanse) specifically — whether they fall under this controlled-drug process or a different one wasn't confirmed in this pass, so don't assume either way; check with TFDA before travelling with any stimulant medication. Controlled drugs must be carried on the person at all times and cannot be sent by mail or courier.

  Also covers: controlled substance, narcotic medication, psychotropic medication, adderall, amphetamine, vyvanse, lisdexamfetamine, ritalin, methylphenidate, xanax, alprazolam, sleeping pills, zolpidem, codeine

  Checked 2026-09-22 — Source: Ministry of Health and Welfare (Taiwan) — Pay Attention to Carrying Controlled Drugs Into and Out of a Country

• Prescription medication

  allowed, within limits

  Non-prescription (OTC) medicine: "maximum 12 units per type, 36 total units combined" (bottles/boxes/tubes as packaged). Prescription medicine without a doctor's note or prescription copy: "restricted to a 2-month supply." Prescription medicine with a doctor's note/prescription copy: up to a "maximum 6-month supply," not exceeding the documented reasonable dose.

  Must be in original packaging and for personal use only — reselling imported personal medication draws a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$2,000,000 under Pharmaceutical Affairs Act Arts. 27 and 92. Narcotic/psychotropic controlled medications follow a stricter, separate rule — see the controlled-medication entry for Taiwan.

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

  Checked 2026-09-22 — Source: Ministry of Health and Welfare (Taiwan) — Rules for Bringing Everyday Travel Medication In and Out of the Country

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