Your Travel Medical Letter, Sorted
Traveling abroad with medicines? Many countries and airlines require medical documentation to carry certain medicines across borders.
FastDoc connects you with a GMC-registered UK doctor who reviews your medical needs and issues your travel letter digitally - straight to your inbox.
Fast, professional documentation reviewed by qualified UK doctors. All letters are subject to clinical review and issued only where appropriate.
What is a Travel Medical Letter?
A travel medical letter is an official document issued by a doctor that confirms you require specific medicines for a diagnosed medical condition when traveling internationally. This letter is essential when traveling with medicines that require documentation, particularly those subject to customs checks.
The letter must be issued by a registered medical practitioner and includes specific details: your diagnosis, the medicine name, dosage, why the medicine is medically necessary, and the doctor's GMC registration number and signature. Many countries including the USA, Australia, and most of Europe require this documentation.
Border control and customs authorities worldwide accept medical letters from any registered doctor. FastDoc's travel medical letters meet all international documentation requirements and are issued following clinical review of each request.
FastDoc does not prescribe, dispense, or supply medication. This service provides documentation only.
A Professional Letter Customs Will Accept
Every FastDoc travel medical letter is issued on official headed paper and includes everything customs requires:
- Your full name and date of birth
- Your medical diagnosis requiring the medicine
- Medicine name (generic and brand), dosage, and quantity
- Confirmation of medical necessity to travel with the medicine
- Doctor's full name, signature and GMC registration number
- Travel dates (if provided)
Delivered as a professional PDF directly to your email - ready to print and carry when traveling.
Traveling with Medicines? Get Your Letter
You will typically need a travel medical letter when traveling with:
- Restricted or controlled medicines requiring customs documentation
- Injectable medicines and specialist treatments
- Large quantities of medicines exceeding standard travel allowances
- Syringes, needles, or medical devices
- Medicines requiring refrigeration or special storage
- Any medicine when traveling to countries with strict customs requirements
Different countries have different requirements. FastDoc delivers your letter same day as standard, or in as little as 30 minutes with premium service. All letters are issued following independent clinical review.
Why Choose FastDoc?
Fast Delivery
Standard delivery same day. Choose premium service at checkout for delivery in as little as 30 minutes.
GMC-Registered Doctors
Every letter issued by a fully qualified, GMC-registered UK doctor following independent clinical review.
Accepted Worldwide
Our letters meet international documentation requirements and are accepted by customs and border control globally.
Secure & Confidential
Your medical information is encrypted and handled with complete discretion.
Digital Delivery
Delivered securely to your email as a PDF - ready to print and carry when traveling.
Fixed Price from £24.99
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Standard or premium delivery selected at checkout.
How It Works
Complete the Online Form
Provide details about your medicine, dosage, your medical condition, and your travel plans. Takes less than 5 minutes.
Independent Clinical Review
A GMC-registered UK doctor independently reviews your medical requirements and confirms whether documentation is clinically appropriate.
Receive Your Letter
Where clinically appropriate, your travel medical letter is delivered to your email as a PDF. Standard same day or premium for fastest processing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will customs accept this letter?
Our travel medical letters are issued by GMC-registered doctors and meet international requirements for traveling with medicines that require documentation. The letters are accepted by UK Border Force, US Customs and Border Protection, Australian Border Force, and customs authorities worldwide. Each letter includes all required information including the doctor's GMC registration number and professional signature.
What medicines need a travel letter?
You should obtain a letter when traveling with medicines that are restricted or controlled, injectable treatments, large quantities of medicines, syringes or needles, or when traveling to countries with strict customs requirements such as the UAE, Singapore, Japan, USA, or Australia. Even if not legally required, a letter provides evidence of medical necessity and prevents delays at customs.
How quickly will I receive my letter?
Delivery speed is selected at checkout. Standard service delivers your letter same day. If you need it urgently, our premium service delivers in as little as 30 minutes. Once issued by one of our GMC-registered doctors following clinical review, your letter is sent directly to your email as a PDF ready to print.
Do I need to see my GP first?
FastDoc is designed for situations where getting a GP appointment before travel is not possible or practical. Our GMC-registered doctors review your medical needs based on the information you provide. All letters are subject to independent clinical review and issued only where clinically appropriate.
What information do I need to provide?
You will need to provide your medicine name (both generic and brand name if applicable), dosage, quantity you're traveling with, your medical condition, and your travel destination and dates. Having your medicine details available helps ensure accuracy.
Can I use this for multiple medicines?
Our doctors can include multiple medicines on a single letter where all are medically necessary. If you take several medicines for different conditions, all can be documented in one comprehensive travel letter, subject to clinical review.
Do I still need to keep medicines in original packaging?
Yes. The medical letter complements but does not replace other requirements. Always keep medicines in their original pharmacy packaging with dispensing labels when traveling internationally. The combination of original packaging, dispensing labels, and our medical letter provides the strongest evidence of legitimate medical use.
Is my information kept confidential?
Absolutely. Your medical details are encrypted, securely stored, and only accessed by the doctor reviewing your case. We are fully GDPR compliant and never share your information with third parties without your explicit consent.
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