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How much Narcotic and psychotropic medicines can I bring into Italy?

Restricted

You can bring Narcotic and psychotropic medicines into Italy only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited
Declaration Above allowance
Limit 1 pack

What you need to know

  • 1 pack
  • Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Questions about Narcotic and psychotropic medicines in Italy

How many narcotic and psychotropic medicines can I bring into Italy?
Italy allows 1 pack per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — Norme concernenti la detenzione ed il trasporto di medicinali stupefacenti o psicotropi da parte di cittadini che si recano all’estero e di cittadini in arrivo nel territorio italiano · verified 2026-09-19

Do I have to declare narcotic and psychotropic medicines at Italy customs?
Only above the allowance. Up to 1 pack there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — Norme concernenti la detenzione ed il trasporto di medicinali stupefacenti o psicotropi da parte di cittadini che si recano all’estero e di cittadini in arrivo nel territorio italiano · verified 2026-09-19

What happens if I do not declare narcotic and psychotropic medicines in Italy?
Under Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli, Carta doganale del viaggiatore, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under ADM, Carta doganale del viaggiatore: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are confiscated. Under Decreto legislativo 26 settembre 2024, n. 141, Articolo 96, comma 1, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the goods are confiscated.

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — Carta doganale del viaggiatore (luglio 2025) · verified 2026-09-20

Can I post or ship narcotic and psychotropic medicines to Italy instead of carrying it?
Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — Council Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 setting up a Community system of reliefs from customs duty · verified 2026-09-20

Can I take narcotic and psychotropic medicines out of Italy?
Italy publishes no separate rule for taking narcotic and psychotropic medicines out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for narcotic and psychotropic medicines apply per person or per family?
Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — Norme concernenti la detenzione ed il trasporto di medicinali stupefacenti o psicotropi da parte di cittadini che si recano all’estero e di cittadini in arrivo nel territorio italiano · verified 2026-09-19

Where does this rule come from?
Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) states it in Norme concernenti la detenzione ed il trasporto di medicinali stupefacenti o psicotropi da parte di cittadini che si recano all’estero e di cittadini in arrivo nel territorio italiano. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — Norme concernenti la detenzione ed il trasporto di medicinali stupefacenti o psicotropi da parte di cittadini che si recano all’estero e di cittadini in arrivo nel territorio italiano · verified 2026-09-19

How does Italy compare with other countries on narcotic and psychotropic medicines?
Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit narcotic and psychotropic medicines, 18 limit it and 2 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.