Medicines and medical devices
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled/prescription medicine | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Personal-use medicine | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Personal-use medicines (non-controlled) | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Narcotic and psychotropic medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Narcotic or psychotropic medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic substances | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| External-use medicine (personal use) | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Personal-use cosmetics (each item) | Allowed | 430 EUR | — | Not required |
| Medicine containing stimulant raw materials | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Personal medical device | Allowed | 430 EUR | — | Not required |
| Dietary supplements and sports nutrition | Allowed | 430 EUR | — | Not required |
| Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
- Einfuhr von Arzneimitteln bei der Einreise nach Deutschland Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (BMG) · Dec 2, 2025
- Zoll am Flughafen Hamburg verhindert Medikamentenschmuggel German Customs (Zoll) · Jan 19, 2023
- Zoll online - Arznei- und Betaeubungsmittel Generalzolldirektion
- Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement of 14 June 1985, Article 75 Council of the European Union (EUR-Lex, Schengen acquis) · Sep 22, 2000
- Zoll online - Reisefreimengen Generalzolldirektion
- Arzneimittel und Betäubungsmittel German Customs (Zoll)
- Travellers’ allowances German Customs (Zoll)