Can I carry medications in hand luggage to or from Canada?

Yes, it is allowed, as it is a completely common practice, since there are no prohibitions on transporting medications in hand luggage to/from Canada. However, to avoid difficulties, you need to follow a few simple but strict requirements.

Canada's customs and those of other countries monitor the import of medications, and here's what you need to know so that your items in the baggage compartment and on your person don't raise unnecessary questions:

• Medications for personal use. You can carry the necessary amount for the duration of your trip.
• Keep them in their original packaging. This is the most important rule. Blisters, jars, and instructions should be branded. Loose pills in a bag will immediately raise suspicions.
• A doctor's prescription is your main document. If the medication is prescription-only, especially potent, psychotropic, or hormonal, be sure to bring the prescription or a doctor's note with a stamp. It's advisable to have it translated into English. This proves that the medications are for your own needs and not for sale.

Also, don't forget the main restriction for hand luggage: you cannot carry liquids in containers larger than 100 ml in hand luggage, which includes cream-like substances, ointments, toothpaste, and similar items. If your medications include such items, they need to be placed in checked baggage.

And finally, don't overdo it with the volume and weight of medications to avoid accidentally exceeding the allowed carry-on limits for your ticket. Typically, you are allowed to carry hand luggage with a total weight of no more than 7 kilograms, but this limit may vary with different airlines and fare plans, so check it according to your ticket before your trip.

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