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Medications — Venezuela
What travelers need to know about medications in Venezuela. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appMedications in Venezuela: allowed only under specific conditions.
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Carry prescription medicines in their original packaging with a copy of your doctor's prescription. Medicines that contain controlled substances may face additional entry requirements — check with Venezuela's customs authority (SENIAT) before travelling. Many medicines are unavailable locally and counterfeit medication is common, so bring enough for your whole trip.
§ US State Dept — VenezuelaVerified Aug 11, 2026
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