Travelling With Medication To Or From Saudi Arabia? You Now Need A Special Permit

If you are someone who has plans to either travel to or from Saudi Arabia, you need to know about a special permit. This permit is regarding medication that you might be carrying in your bag. So basically, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority has announced procedures that you now need to follow in order to obtain a clearance permit if you are travelling with medication. Here’s all you need to know about this major update.

Saudi Arabia Introduces Medication Permit

Any medication which contains narcotics and psychotropic substances must now first be cleared. Yes, for this, the Food and Drug Authority has announced the procedures through which people can obtain a clearance permit. It’s valid for anyone who is travelling from or to Saudi Arabia. It shows the authority’s commitment towards facilitating patient travel. In the same way, it also ensures that they have a smoother journey so that they maintain safety standards.

Steps For The Permit

Applying for a Saudi medication permit is quite easy. You can do this through the Controlled Drug System platform by following simple steps:

• First, you need to create a personal account.
• Now submit an electronic clearance permit request that features the patient’s details and trip information.
• Upload documents like a prescription, a medical report, and proof of identity to complete the procedure.

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Important Details To Know!

Besides this, all information that you might need regarding the permit is available on the Controlled Drug System. This is a guide, which is basically a part of the SFDA’s goal of regulating the entry and exit of controlled substances. Not to mention, multiple medications can be added if you provide accurate details.

You should mention training, active ingredient, quantity or pack size, and drug concentration. The applicant should also include documents that prove the need for the medication. Finally, you can check the status of your application on cds.sfda.gov.sa. You will want to ensure that all the documents that you enter are correct, and the information you provide is also accurate.

So, with these details laid out for you, all you need to do is follow the procedure and fill up all the forms with accurate details. Especially if this is valid for you and you have plans to travel to and from Saudi Arabia.

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