Exemption for the importation of medicines by individuals
Medicines carried by individuals in their luggage or sent by mail and parcel delivery are considered personal importation of medicines. Different rules apply to the mailing and shipping of medicines depending on the category of the medicines and their origin.
The Icelandic Medicines Agency is authorized to grant exemptions from the provisions when it can be demonstrated that restrictions on the authorization to import medicines for personal use, endanger the health or life of an individual.
Regarding narcotics and addictive drugs - The Medicines Agency must approve the exemption before the drug is brought into the country.
General medicines - An exemption must be applied for no later than two weeks after the drug arrives in the country.
Delivery
The exemption is sent to the applicant via email
Cost
There is no fee to apply
Exemption for the importation of medicines by individuals
How does the medicine come to Iceland?
In the text box below, you must provide the necessary information about the medicine for which an exemption is being requested. For each medication, you must include the information found on the medication’s packaging: the name of the medicine, its pharmaceutical form, and its strength. In addition, you must specify the quantity of the medication being imported and its daily dosage.
Prescriptions for all medications for which an exemption is being requested
A doctor’s certificate confirming that an individual’s life or health would be at risk if the exemption is not granted.
Medicine purchase receipt
It is necessary to demonstrate that the medications have been obtained lawfully.
Service provider
Icelandic Medicines Agency