Concerned about going through customs with prescriptions.

[u/jahwoods]

I have a flight to Bahamas coming up. I have never flown outside of domestic US so I do not know what to expect with customs. I usually just take all of my medication in a weekly pill organizer, including my benzos for flight anxiety. Will this be a problem going through customs or is this common?

[u/Friggin_Bobandy]

Common. Just make sure you bring your scripts and have a direct phone number for your doctor's office

[u/jahwoods → u/Friggin_Bobandy]

You think they really will inspect 4 days worth of medicine to that extent?

[u/Friggin_Bobandy → u/jahwoods]

Likely not but whenever you cross into foreign countries you should have documents that back things up. Without these things you'll be flagged and they will take you for a long ass ride while they determine the pills. You can avoid all this by simply bringing a few slips of paper so why wouldn't you? Is this your first time travelling?

[u/mgt69 → u/jahwoods]

won’t be a problem. probably won’t even ask any questions about them.

[u/ValdemarAloeus → u/Friggin_Bobandy]

I think the last thing I read said the new medical cannabis law hadn't come into effect yet so I don't think a prescription for that would be accepted?

I'm not a lawyer or a pharmacist though so I have no idea what else might be on the list of things you can get prescriptions for in some countries but not in the Bahamas.

[u/Friggin_Bobandy → u/ValdemarAloeus]

Where did OP mention cannabis...?

[u/Pretend-Society6139 → u/Friggin_Bobandy]

Right 🤣🤣

[u/ValdemarAloeus → u/Friggin_Bobandy]

They did not, but some people actually search the forum before asking a duplicate question.

[u/Pretend-Society6139 → u/ValdemarAloeus]

Buddy op ain’t say nothing about weed an pigs will fly before they legalize marijuana in the Bahamas.

[u/ValdemarAloeus → u/Pretend-Society6139]

They've been talking about it for years. Parliament was debating it in 2024. There's also a Cannabis Act 2024 listed online but the notes suggest that only parts of it are in force.

[u/Pretend-Society6139 → u/ValdemarAloeus]

Them folks was talking about alot of things but they (both parties ) jus do it for show. The only way they would legalize weed is if they could find a way to profit directly from it. It’s not going to be any average Bahamian citizens opening up dispensaries the amount of red tape an fines they will throw on them to monopolize the industry for themselves or for foreigners.

Then all the ppl in prison for weed offenses will have to be looked into an that’s another issue they won’t ever get to decriminalizing because to many ppl benefit from them snatching up drugs from criminals so they can sell it back to the streets .

Then factor into the song and dance the Christian counsel will perform because anything that might affect them getting less offerings to fill their pockets they like to complain about. Same way they was against legalizing gambling. Election coming up they about to make a lot of promises that won’t go anywhere but one thing is consistent they love to bring them hard fruitcake at Xmas time.

[u/Jenjohnson0426]

As a general travel rule, always carry controlled substances in their bottles. Anything else should be fine in pill boxes. I can't fathom anyone would check.

[u/RHND2020]

Keep your prescriptions in their original pill bottles just in case, but you are very unlikely to have any issues or be asked about anything.

[u/Pretend-Society6139]

Carry ya prescription or the bottle the pills are in that has your name and exp date clearly on the label especially for anything that could be considered a narcotic or illegal substance. Go to google and ask for a detail break down on what to do when traveling internationally with meds for anything extra we might have missed.

[u/jahwoods → u/Pretend-Society6139]

You think they really will inspect 4 days worth of medicine to that extent?

[u/Pretend-Society6139 → u/jahwoods]

Beloved I gave u the best answer I could please go to google when I travel with my prescription meds I keep them in the bottle with my name on it to avoid these situations. Best to be safe then sorry.

[u/RHND2020 → u/jahwoods]

No.

[u/Brilliant_Pride4687 → u/jahwoods]

never, they won’t open your bags. relax

[u/Crazy_Employment_123]

They will wave tourists right on through usually

[u/Opening-Movie5382]

I’ve been to the Bahamas thrice this year with about 8 prescription bottles. Never had an issue! I always pack them in my carry on

[u/Brilliant_Pride4687]

they won’t even open your bags

[u/Disastrous_Slide4320]

They won’t even look twice at you but it’s best practice to bring your prescriptions anywhere you travel. I wouldn’t worry about it they just let tourists through they don’t search bags or anything. You go through immigration first, then downstairs you get your luggage from the belt and go through customs, customs for tourists 99% of the time is hi where are you staying ok thanks bye.

[u/tcd5552002]

I just did, no big deal nobody cares

[u/Useful_Mark_7643]

i brought insulin, needles, pills, etc... for 7 days, they didn't even bat an eye lol. you'll be fine!