Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to the Hague - Visiting / Working / Settling in Cyprus

According to Article 75 of the Schengen Agreement, persons travelling to or within the territory of contracting parties may carry the narcotic and psychotropic substances that are necessary for their medical treatment, provided that they have a certificate issued or authenticated by their General Practitioner (GP).

A list of substances that are classed as narcotic (Yellow list) and psychotropic (Green list) can be found on the webpage of the International Narcotic Control Board.

The competent authorities to issue such certificates in Cyprus is:

Cyprus:

Pharmaceutical Services
Ministry of Health
1475 Nicosia
Cyprus
Tel: (+357) 22 40 71 07
Fax: (+357) 22 407 149
E-mail: phscentral@phs.moh.gov.cy
Webpage: www.moh.gov.cy

Patients who take medication, which is neither classed as narcotic nor as psychotropic, can carry their medication in Cyprus provided that they are in possession of a doctor's certificate explaining the patient's condition.