Medications in Austria: what are the rules for travelers?

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Medications — Austria

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

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Medications in Austria: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Austria bans importing any pharmaceuticals containing narcotic or psychotropic substances; many US-common medications are illegal even with a prescription, and non-EU residents may carry only personal-use quantities for their stay.

§ US State Dept — Austria

Verified Jul 5, 2026

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