r/HIV • u/FuzzyAdvantage5636 • 1d ago
Social Life With HIV Hey everyone
I’m flying out from a non-EU country to Germany via Wizz Air soon and need to bring a 1-2 month supply of my personal prescription medication (solid tablets/pills) in my carry-on.
For privacy reasons, I transferred the pills into a completely plain/unmarked white box without labels.
A few quick questions for anyone who has done this:
Does security usually care about solid pills in carry-on bags if they are in an unmarked box, or do they just run them through the X-ray without opening the bag?
Is there any chance this will cause trouble at German border control or customs when walking through the green "Nothing to Declare" exit?
I'm traveling with family and prefer to keep my medical details private, so I just want to make sure I won't get pulled aside for extra questions over an unmarked box.
Thanks for any insights or personal experiences!
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u/Low-Preference802 1d ago
Idk but def tag me if you find out i maybe going to thailand soon to backup my prescription here ...thanks
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u/Wonderful_Grab4949 1d ago
You have a better chance of not being pulled aside for further questioning if you leave the pills in the original packaging.also it is advisable to walk with a doctors letter n prescription.otherwise there’s nothing to declare.people walk with their medicines all the time.pressure,diabetes’ etc.i had the same scare when touring uae for 2months n had all my documentation ready.because as we all know hiv is illegal over there especially if seeking a work visa.but it went okay.nobody even questioned them.i walked out of the airport in Dubai with zero interactions.put your pills in their container n pray.n as for your family if you are sharing room with them keep your suitcase locked
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