Can I bring Tramadol to Korea?
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Tramadol can be brought into Korea for personal use. Korean customs treats up to six bottles or a three-month supply as personal use.
Tramadol is not a controlled substance in Korea, unlike in the US where it is Schedule IV. It appears in no annex of the Narcotics Control Act enforcement decree, and Korean listings classify it as a regular prescription medicine. Bring it with your prescription; Korean customs treats up to six bottles or a three-month supply as personal use.
At the airport
No permit is needed. Keep the medication in its original packaging, and carry the prescription or a doctor's note if your quantity is near the customs line of six bottles or a three-month supply. Amounts above that line should be declared on arrival.
If you refill in Korea
Questions
Tramadol is a controlled substance at home. Doesn't Korea treat it the same way?
No. Korea has not scheduled tramadol under its narcotics law, so the MFDS permit that covers opioids like oxycodone does not apply to it. Carry the prescription to show at customs if asked.
Can I get tramadol prescribed in Korea?
Yes. Tramadol is a common prescription analgesic in Korea, sold as Tridol and, in combination with acetaminophen, as Ultracet. Any doctor can prescribe it after a consultation.
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