Can I bring prescription medication to Indonesia?


Can I bring prescription medication to Indonesia?

Bring medicine to Indonesia
Someone traveling to Indonesia and he/her brings medications must: bring a letter from the doctor which explains the drug's substance, prescription & dosage. have the same name written on the prescription and on the boarding pass. be used for personal purposes.


Do you have to declare prescription drugs at Customs 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.


Do pills need to be in prescription bottles when flying international?

Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. Ensure that they are clearly labeled with your full name, health care provider's name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage. Bring copies of all written prescriptions, including the generic names for medicines.


Will customs look at 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.


How do I pack medication for international travel?

Pack medications in a carry on in case your luggage is lost or delayed. Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. Ensure that they are clearly labeled with your full name, health care provider's name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage.


Do I need a doctor letter to take medication abroad?

Ask your doctor for a letter on their letterhead explaining your medical treatment and necessity, translated into the host country's language, if necessary. Pack enough medication to last the length of your trip and no more than personal-use quantities.


Do prescription pills have to be in original containers 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.


Do pills have to be labeled in a carry-on?

All passenger items must undergo security screening. It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. You may bring medically necessary liquids, medications and creams in excess of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in your carry-on bag.


How do you pack medicine in a checked suitcase?

How do I pack medication for a flight?
  1. Medications are allowed on a flight in either a carry-on or checked bag. ...
  2. Medications can be packed in a pill box. ...
  3. Refrigerated medications may be packed using freezer packs, insulated lunch boxes, or coolers within carry-on luggage.


How do I declare prescription drugs at the airport?

At the Airport Security Checkpoint
You can tell the screening officer about your prescription drugs or present a written list. You may wish to bring doctor's notes, original prescription bottles or containers, and other documentation to make the screening process go more quickly.


Can you take ibuprofen to Bali?

If you are travelling to Indonesia and you are bringing medication with you, there should be no problem at the customs if it is clear that the medicine is for personal use.