Travellers

Find out how to travel into or out of Australia with prescription medicines, cannabis products, kava or other controlled substances. We have information for yourself or immediate family members travelling with you. We also have information on travel with medical kits for sports teams, military exercises or aid missions.

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Travelling to or from Australia with medicines and medical devices

You can enter Australia with medicines for you or an immediate family member travelling with you under the traveller’s exemption. When leaving Australia, you must follow the advice of the country you are entering.
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Travelling as part of a sporting team, medical aid mission and military personnel

How to bring your own supply of medication as part of a sporting team, medical aid mission, or to participate in a military exercise.
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Travelling with kava for personal use

Information for people who import kava into Australia for personal use.

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Travellers

Travelling to or from Australia with medicines and medical devices

Travelling as part of a sporting team, medical aid mission and military personnel

Travelling with kava for personal use

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Travellers

Travelling to or from Australia with medicines and medical devices

Travelling as part of a sporting team, medical aid mission and military personnel

Travelling with kava for personal use

Help us improve the Office of Drug Control site