What happens if I do not declare Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) 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.

Where does this rule come from?

Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) states it in DECRETO 16 novembre 2007 — 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.

How does Italy compare with other countries on Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V), 19 limit it and 1 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) can I bring into Italy?

Restricted

You can bring Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) into Italy only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

DECRETO 16 novembre 2007 — 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 Ministero della Salute — Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana

Questions about Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) in Italy

Do I have to declare Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) at Italy customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Italy customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) 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.
Can I post or ship Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) 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.
Can I take Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) out of Italy?: Italy publishes no separate rule for taking Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) states it in DECRETO 16 novembre 2007 — 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.
How does Italy compare with other countries on Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V), 19 limit it and 1 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

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