Can I bring my vitamins to Bali?


Can I bring my vitamins to Bali? Tip: No matter where you travel, you should carry all medications (even vitamins) in their original packaging, along with their original prescription. It's also a good idea to carry a letter from your doctor explaining what the medications are (using generic names, what they're for and dosage instructions).


Do you have to declare vitamins at customs?

You are not required to declare or notify TSA of your vitamins in your luggage. The only exceptions are with liquid supplements or powders over 12 oz (350 mL), the latter of which you need to place in a separate bin during the X-ray screening process.


What medications are not allowed in Bali?

What medication is banned in Bali? Some Australian prescription medications (including strong painkillers such as morphine and codeine, sleeping pills and medications for ADHD) are considered illegal narcotics under Indonesian law.


How do I declare medication in Bali?

You must declare your medication by using customs declaration (CD) and present a letter from your physician stating the amount of medicine you use per day and the listing of the medication and/ or a copy of original prescription to customs officer.


Will customs check my pills?

Medication is usually screened by X-ray; however, if a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for a visual inspection instead. This request must be made before any items are sent through the X-ray tunnel.


Do I need to declare medication in Bali?

Taking medications into Bali
Carry doctor's certificates, original packaging and prescriptions with you and mark your medication as being for 'personal use' on any customs forms. Keep in mind that you can obtain many over-the-counter medications (e.g. headache pills) in Bali as well.


Do you have to declare food in checked luggage?

Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule. TSA officers make the final decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the airport.


Do pills have to be in original bottles when flying?

As mentioned, you don't need to have your pills in their original bottles under TSA guidelines. However, when traveling out of the country, having those pills in their original prescription bottles may make the customs process smoother and simpler.


What is Bali banning for tourists?

Thanks to reports of entitled foreign tourists misbehaving and disrespecting the locals (and the Gods) of the sacred mountains, the city has officially banned mountain climbing and hiking on all of Bali's 22 mountains with 'immediate effect'.


Can I take paracetamol to Bali?

Other medications such as paracetamol, antidiarrheals and antibiotics won't be a problem but if you're at all concerned about your medication, check with the Indonesian embassy.