Can you carry medicines in hand luggage to or from Latvia?

Yes, you can, this is completely common practice, as there are no prohibitions on transporting medicines in the cabin of an aircraft to/from Latvia. But to avoid problems, you need to follow several simple but strict requirements.

Latvian and other countries' customs monitor the import of medicines, 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 a volume sufficient for the period of stay.
• Keep in original packaging. This is the most important rule. Blisters, jars, and instructions should be branded. Loose pills in a bag will immediately raise suspicion.
• A doctor's prescription is your main document. If the medicine is prescription, especially potent, psychotropic, or containing hormones, be sure to have a prescription or a doctor's note with a seal with you. Preferably, the document should be in English. This will confirm that the medications are prescribed for your personal use, not for sale.

Also, don't forget the key rule for transportation in the cabin: transporting liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 100 ml in hand luggage is not allowed, this also includes thick substances, liniments, toothpastes, and others. If among your medications there are such, they need to be placed in checked baggage.

And finally, don't overdo it with the volume and weight of medicines, so as not to unintentionally exceed the hand luggage allowance for your plane ticket. Typically, you are allowed to carry baggage with a total weight of no more than 7 kilograms in the cabin of an aircraft, but this rule may vary among different airlines and different fares, so check this issue with your airline ticket before the flight.

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