Apply for permission to travel with a medical kit (vessel)
Apply for permission to bring a medical kit containing controlled medicines onboard a vessel travelling into or out of Australia.
If your vessel is carrying a medical kit that contains controlled medicines, you may need permission from the Office of Drug Control (ODC) before entering or leaving Australia.
Applying before your voyage can help avoid delays at the border and ensure you comply with Australian regulatory requirements.
Apply for permission
To apply:
- Download and complete the Application form: Permission to bring a Medical Kit onboard a vessel in and/or out of Australia – Vessel.
- Email the completed form and any supporting documents to NCS@health.gov.au
Who can use this form
You can use this form if you:
- are responsible for a vessel carrying a medical kit that contains controlled medicines
- are a vessel operator, master or authorised representative
- need permission to bring a medical kit into or out of Australia.
Before you start
To complete your application, make sure you have:
- vessel name and registration details
- vessel operator information
- voyage dates and ports of departure and arrival
- a list of controlled medicines in the medical kit
- quantities of each medicine
- details of the person responsible for the medical kit
- any supporting documents required for assessment
Having this information ready will help you complete your application and may reduce assessment delays.
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What you'll need
| Information needed | Details |
|---|---|
| Vessel details | Vessel name, registration details and operator information |
| Voyage information | Intended ports, travel dates and voyage details |
| Medical kit contents | Details of controlled medicines carried in the medical kit |
| Quantities | Amounts of each medicine included in the kit |
| Contact details | Contact information for the responsible person or authorised representative |
Get help
Contact the Office of Drug Control if you need help with:
- application requirements
- controlled medicines carried onboard vessels
- supporting documentation
- application status enquiries
Email: NCS@health.gov.au
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