Can you bring medicine into Denmark?
Medicine in your luggage and by post
Short answer
Yes, from 1 January 2026 you may bring medicine into Denmark for personal use from any country, if it was sold legally in the country where you bought it. You should be able to show that it is for you, for example with a prescription or a receipt. Antibiotics from outside the EU/EEA may only be brought in by travellers, in amounts up to three months of use. Medicines with euphoriant substances, for example some ADHD medicines and strong painkillers, may be brought in for up to 30 days of treatment with proof of a prescription, and may never be received by post.
Why
- Importing large amounts for resale is still forbidden.
- Antibiotics from outside the EU/EEA may not be sent by post.
- Medicine for your own pets follows similar rules.
Details
When you travel within Schengen with medicine containing euphoriant substances, you can order a Schengen certificate (pill passport) at a pharmacy.
Tip
Pack the prescription or receipt in your hand luggage together with the medicine.
What may differ
Doping substances follow their own rules and require a prescription.
Common misconception
Any medicine bought legally abroad can also be ordered online to Denmark.
What actually happens
Euphoriant medicines may never come by post, and antibiotics from outside the EU/EEA may not be posted either.
People also ask
- Do I need a pill passport for ADHD medicine?
- Can I order medicine online from outside the EU?
- Can I bring medicine for my dog to Denmark?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Entry and customs rules can change, so check the Danish Immigration Service, the Danish police and the Danish Customs Agency before you travel.
Planning and budgetRelated questions
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Do you pay customs on gifts sent to Denmark from outside the EU?
A gift sent by a private person from outside the EU is free of duty and VAT if it is worth EUR 45 or less.
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Can you bring meat and milk into Denmark from outside the EU?
No, travellers coming from a country outside the EU may not bring any meat or dairy products, which includes sausages, cheese and milk.
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Do you have to declare cash over EUR 10,000 when entering or leaving Denmark?
Yes, if you carry cash or other liquid assets worth EUR 10,000 (about 75,000 kr.) or more, you must declare them to Toldstyrelsen when you enter or leave Denmark.
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What is the duty-free limit when you travel to Denmark from outside the EU?
When you come home to Denmark from a country outside the EU, goods for your own use are free of duty, VAT and excise up to a value of 3,250 kr.