Has anyone been to Spain?

[mcZ]

I'm going to Spain next month and I was wondering if anyone has had experience bringing testosterone into Spain?
I tried to google it but I couldn't find an answer.

[RoseH]

I lived in Barcelona for 8 months and twice I brought my hormones (estrogen and testosterone blocker) out of and in to the country without a problem. But then again I'm a European citizen and I didn't declare anything.

I unfortunately don't have any idea how it works if you're travelling from a country outside of EU and into one.
If you have a prescription for the testosterone there should be no problems though, as long as you bring the prescription. Then it's medication and it's your right to bring enough for your own use into the country.

[FTMax]

Bring your prescription with you if you have it, or the box that your T came in with the pharmacy label on it. As long as it matches your ID, you should be fine to travel with it.

[Laura_7]

I'm going to Spain next month and I was wondering if anyone has had experience bringing testosterone into Spain?
I tried to google it but I couldn't find an answer.

You could try to switch to pellet implants in the long run and the subject is moot...
implants are more and more covered... you might ask...

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[mcZ]

Thanks for your replies everyone. 
My testosterone has a sticker with my name on it on the box, but I don't have the actual prescription because I have to give that to the pharmacy.  Do you think this is enough to prove that it is a prescribed medication?

[Laura_7]

Thanks for your replies everyone. 
My testosterone has a sticker with my name on it on the box, but I don't have the actual prescription because I have to give that to the pharmacy.  Do you think this is enough to prove that it is a prescribed medication?

Do you have any papers saying that you are trans, or that you need medication ? Maybe you had such a statement once, for example for name change... you might bring a copy along...

Quantity might also be a point... if its a quantity for max 3 months it might be more clear its for personal use...

[possessed]

I have traveled many times to Spain and at Barcelona and Madrid airports nobody check your bags. I always travel from the eu but i guess it is the same. For your peace of mind bring some medical documents saying you need testosterone for medical treatment

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[FTMax]

Thanks for your replies everyone. 
My testosterone has a sticker with my name on it on the box, but I don't have the actual prescription because I have to give that to the pharmacy.  Do you think this is enough to prove that it is a prescribed medication?

That should be just fine.

[Evolving Beauty]

I'm going to Spain next month and I was wondering if anyone has had experience bringing testosterone into Spain?
I tried to google it but I couldn't find an answer.

They wouldn't care anything about that. You can come with your stuffs quietly. If you wanna be on the safe side bring your letter of therapists or prescription of your endo but I can assure you nothing as such will happen.

[mcZ]

Thanks for all your help guys, it was very reassuring.

[iKate]

I lived in Barcelona for 8 months and twice I brought my hormones (estrogen and testosterone blocker) out of and in to the country without a problem. But then again I'm a European citizen and I didn't declare anything.

I unfortunately don't have any idea how it works if you're travelling from a country outside of EU and into one.
If you have a prescription for the testosterone there should be no problems though, as long as you bring the prescription. Then it's medication and it's your right to bring enough for your own use into the country.

One thing to note is that the restrictions on T vs E are different. In the USA, T is a controlled substance (anabolic steroids) whereas E is not. So the authorities will hassle you more for T than they will for E. It may be similar in other countries.

That said, a prescription with your name on it should clear it up.

[RoseH]

One thing to note is that the restrictions on T vs E are different. In the USA, T is a controlled substance (anabolic steroids) whereas E is not. So the authorities will hassle you more for T than they will for E. It may be similar in other countries.

That said, a prescription with your name on it should clear it up.

I can't think that would make a difference in Spain, generally they are quite okay with transgender individuals and they have a general knowledge (in my experience). But then again in Europe you're required to bring a prescription when you bring medication into another EU country anyway, so I would guess for US residents that a prescription is sufficient - just like you said.

[Sammy]

But then again in Europe you're required to bring a prescription when you bring medication into another EU country anyway, so I would guess for US residents that a prescription is sufficient - just like you said.

Really? I had no idea of such requirement (maybe it is more country specific?). Especially, because here at pharmacies they will usually take the prescription away as they issue You with medications (sort of prevents from using the same prescription again and again) and all they can do is make a copy.

[RoseH]

Really? I had no idea of such requirement (maybe it is more country specific?). Especially, because here at pharmacies they will usually take the prescription away as they issue You with medications (sort of prevents from using the same prescription again and again) and all they can do is make a copy.

I doubt people actually follow the rules to bring a prescription because travelers are seldom checked. And if checked I'm not entirely sure that there will be a consequence if you can't present your prescription, I just know that you are legally required to be able to show it.
I'd guess that a label on a package will suffice because in Denmark e.g. we don't have an actual copy of the prescription, everything is pretty much digital.

Some European countries have unions where the laws are different. As a citizen of one of the Scandinavian countries your don't need such a prescription nor even a passport if you're going to another Scandinavian country e.g. You still need ID of course.

[Laura_7]

I wouldn't know that it is usual that a copy of a prescription is required for a medication given to you.
It should be clear its for personal use, the usual amount is for max 3 months.
Preferable would be some kind of paper showing you are trans so it would be clear you need it.

[iKate]

If you have it in the original containers with your name that should be sufficient