Get a same-day doctor’s letter for travelling with medication, delivered to your email inbox from the comfort of your home.
“We understand how important it is to have the right documentation when traveling with medication. That’s why we make getting a Doctor’s Letter for Traveling with Medication as simple as possible. Just fill out our quick online form, and we’ll provide your letter within a few hours. Our letters are accepted worldwide, giving you the confidence and peace of mind to travel hassle-free.”
Dr Simon Shaw, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder at Wilmer Health
“We understand how important it is to have the right documentation when traveling with medication. That’s why we make getting a Doctor’s Letter for Traveling with Medication as simple as possible. Just fill out our quick online form, and we’ll provide your letter within a few hours. Our letters are accepted worldwide, giving you the confidence and peace of mind to travel hassle-free.”
Dr Simon Shaw, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder at Wilmer Health
When traveling overseas, airlines, customs, and other authorities may require a doctor’s letter confirming that your medication is essential for your health.
At Wilmer Health, our UK GMC-registered doctors provide a same-day medication letter for travel, delivered straight to your email. This official document verifies that the medications you’re carrying are prescribed specifically for you.
No appointments, no hassle. Simply apply online from the comfort of your home, and receive your travel letter for medication within hours.
Here’s how to get your doctor’s medication letter for travel in three simple steps:
Fill out an online questionnaire and upload a copy of your prescription.
Our doctors review your information and prepare your medical letter.
Your letter is sent to your email inbox the same day, and secured with a unique QR code for verification.
To get a medical letter for travel, you’ll need to complete our online questionnaire. This will ask for the following information:
The entire process is fully online and completed from the comfort of your home.
Our doctor’s medication letter for travel includes the following key information:
If you’re planning to travel with medication, a doctor’s letter can be essential. Airlines, airport security, and customs authorities often require documentation confirming that your medication is prescribed for you. A doctor’s letter provides this assurance, minimising the risk of delays or confiscations during your journey.
You’ll likely need a doctor’s letter if:
It’s important to note that medications prescribed or purchased in the UK may be restricted in other countries. Some destinations have strict controls over certain drugs, including over-the-counter medications. Always check the rules of the country you’re traveling to in advance by consulting their embassy or government health website.
Your NHS GP may be able to provide you with a travel with medications letter. However, many GPs are unable to issue these letters due to limited appointment availability. Even when available, waiting times can often extend to several weeks, which may not be ideal if you’re traveling soon.
With Wilmer Health, you can skip the hassle of booking appointments and enduring long waits. Our fully online service allows you to apply from the comfort of your home, with your travel letter delivered to your email within just hours.
Travelling with prescribed medication can be stressful without the right documentation. At Wilmer Health, we make it simple to get the necessary doctor’s letter:
Many airlines, airports, and customs authorities require a doctor’s letter if you are travelling with prescription medication. This letter provides proof that your medications are necessary for your health and is signed by a registered healthcare professional.
You can get a doctor’s letter for travelling with medication with Wilmer Health by following these simple steps:
A doctor’s letter for medication typically includes your name, date of birth, prescribed medications, a doctor’s statement confirming the medical need, and the doctor’s signature with their GMC number for verification.
With Wilmer Health, you can receive your travel letter for medication on the same day, typically within just a few hours of submitting your online application.
While not always mandatory, it is recommended to have a doctor’s letter when travelling internationally with prescription medication, as certain countries and airlines may request it for verification.
While it’s possible, it’s risky. Many airlines and countries require documentation for prescription medication, and not having a doctor’s letter could result in delays or confiscation of your medicine.
At Wilmer Health, a doctor’s letter for medication costs £45, with same-day delivery via email.
Yes, if the doctor determines that you are ineligible for a travel with medication letter, we will issue a full refund.
Find the medical letter you need with Wilmer Health.
Get a same-day unfit to travel certificate to help cancel or rearrange your travel plans due to medical reasons.
A same-day, officially signed and verifiable certificate stating you are fit to fly during pregnancy.
A same-day, officially signed certificate confirming you are exempt from the yellow fever vaccine.
Same-day medical certificates and doctor’s letters, all from the comfort of your home — quick, easy, and hassle-free.
hello@wilmerhealth.com
All certificate requests submitted before 9pm (BST) are issued the same day.
