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MedicationsPortugal

What travelers need to know about medications in Portugal. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Medications in Portugal: allowed only under specific conditions.

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CONDITIONAL

Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor's prescription and confirm it is legal in Portugal — and never mail prescription medicine there: Portuguese law prohibits mailing prescription meds, which customs will impound.

Prescription medications mailed to Portugal are impounded by the Portuguese customs office.

§ US State Dept — Portugal
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