Whether you can take medicines bought in Korea back to your country depends on each country's rules. Even the same product may need a customs declaration or may not be allowed in, depending on its ingredients and quantity. Be sure to check your country's rules before you leave Korea.
Before you leave, check 3 things: quantity, ingredients, and documents. If any one of the 3 applies, it is safest to adjust how much you buy.
- Quantity:whether the amount counts as for personal use
- Ingredients:whether an ingredient requires a customs declaration
- Documents:whether you need a prescription or an English ingredient statement
Some over-the-counter (OTC) medicines have a purchase limit per person to prevent misuse, and some products require a doctor's prescription. These limits are set by law, so the store cannot raise them.
If you need several as gifts, we will suggest products with no purchase limit.
In some countries, limits on how much you can bring in also apply to health supplements. Even common products like vitamins or probiotics may need a customs declaration in large quantities. If you plan to buy more than a travel amount, check in advance.
Do not throw away the product boxes and leaflets. Keep them as they are. They are the fastest proof when customs checks the ingredients and dosage. If you take items out and spread them across your suitcase, the check takes longer.
We link to guides from each country's government, in that country's language. The rules change often, so always make your final check with the original sources below. Our store staff can only advise you on purchase limits in Korea.
- Japan:厚生労働省 海外渡航先への医薬品の持ち込み・持ち出し
- United States:U.S. CBP Traveling with Medication
- United Kingdom:GOV.UK Travelling with controlled drugs
- China:中华人民共和国海关总署
- Korea:Korea Customs Service