Bringing a small amount of prescription medication into Seoul without a doctor's note

1. Do I need a letter from my doctor to take medication abroad?
2. Do I have to declare medication at Customs?
3. Can I bring medicine to Korea?
4. Do prescription drugs have to be in original containers when flying internationally?
5. How do I carry prescription drugs on a plane?
6. Can I put medication in my suitcase?
7. Can airport scanners see pills?
8. Does customs check your luggage?
9. What do I have to declare at customs?
10. How much cash can you bring into South Korea?
11. What is prohibited in South Korea?
12. How do I get prescription drugs in South Korea?

Do I need a letter from my doctor to take medication abroad?

It may be essential to have a letter from your doctor stating your need for the medication – in case you lose your medicine and need more, and particularly if you're visiting a country with strict drug controls. You should always be ready to show this letter to customs officers.

Do I have to declare medication at Customs?

Traveling with medication: Travelers must declare all medicine and similar products when entering the United States. ... If your medications or devices are not in their original containers, you must have a copy of your prescription with you or a letter from your doctor.

Can I bring medicine to Korea?

Visitors must bring the original prescriptions, a letter from your doctor specifying the medical condition, and a statement from your doctor on the medicines you are importing. The Korean Customs Service at Incheon Airport has authority over which medications will be allowed to be carried into the country.

Do prescription drugs have to be in original containers when flying internationally?

Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. Ensure that they are clearly labeled with your full passport name, doctor's name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage. Bring copies of all prescriptions, including the generic names for medicines.

How do I carry prescription drugs on a plane?

Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight. It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag. However, you must tell the officer that you have medically necessary liquids at the start of the screening checkpoint process.

Can I put medication in my suitcase?

According to the UK.gov website, all medication prescriptions and medical items are allowed onboard. ... “Pack a spare supply of medication in your suitcase or hold luggage (along with another copy of your prescription) in case you lose your hand luggage.”

Can airport scanners see pills?

The TSA allows travelers to carry all forms of medication, including vitamins, on board even if they are unmarked, but local laws may differ from the TSA's regulations.

Does customs check your luggage?

Customs inspections are generally "random", though if you have to declare something (eg alcohol, cigarettes) they will often give the rest of your bags a look as well. On a practical note, consider how slow security screening is at airports when it's just putting carry-on bags into the xray machine.

What do I have to declare at customs?

You must declare all items you purchased and are carrying with you upon return to the United States, including gifts for other people as well as items you bought for yourself. This includes duty-free items purchased in foreign countries, as well as any merchandise you intend to sell or use in your business.

How much cash can you bring into South Korea?

Non-residents: Local currency (Korean Won-KRW) up to KRW 8,000,000. -. Foreign currencies: unlimited, if declared on arrival. Amounts exceeding the equivalent of USD 10,000.

What is prohibited in South Korea?

Guns, narcotics, pornography, subversive material, treasonous material, and counterfeit goods are prohibited from entering Korea.

How do I get prescription drugs in South Korea?

You have three options for getting a prescription for your current medication:

1. Take a copy of your prescription to your doctor.
2. Show your doctor a sample bottle, tube or box of your medication.
3. Give the doctor the name of your medication.