Can I bring my own medicine when I travel to America?

Only the right amount of essential drugs is allowed. If the drugs you need to carry contain potentially addictive or narcotic ingredients (such as some cough drugs, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, antidepressants or stimulants, etc.). ), you should: declare drugs to the relevant customs and border officials; Put the drug in the original container and carry the drug instructions at the same time. Please bring a prescription for prescription drugs; Only carry what you normally need.

It should be noted that only prescription drugs that can be legally prescribed in the United States can be imported for personal use. Some federally licensed drugs may be illegal in some states. For information about compulsory policies for personal use, please refer to the website of the Food and Drug Administration.

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Safety precautions for visiting the United States:

Many cities in the United States have a high crime rate, but crimes are mainly concentrated in specific blocks of the city. However, because tourists from China carry a lot of cash, they are concerned by pickpockets and criminals, and cases of stealing property, smashing cars and theft occur from time to time.

Visitors should enhance their safety awareness and pay attention to the following matters:

(1) Never carry a lot of cash with you.

(2) take care of your belongings. Don't put valuables, identity documents and backpacks in the car. Be sure to check whether there are any left-behind items when you leave the hotel; Keep your passport properly, keep a copy of the passport information page and separate it from the original, so as to ensure that the copy can be used to prove your personal identity when your passport is lost.

(3) Pay attention to the local security situation and avoid going to areas with poor security conditions. If you have to go, avoid wearing expensive ornaments and carrying valuables. You should carry your ID card with you and remember the telephone number of the emergency contact.

(4) Avoid walking alone at night or going out by non-motor vehicles, and avoid driving to sections with few vehicles or no lighting; If you get lost, don't park on the side of the road. You should go to a place where someone can ask first.

(5) In case of violent robbery, first of all, we should ensure personal safety, keep calm, and avoid desperate struggle or actions that may easily mislead criminals. If your life is threatened, you should shout for help and look for opportunities to call 9 1 1 or call the police nearby.

(6) If you need the help of the embassy or consulate in the United States, you can declare that you are from China to American officials and ask to contact the embassy or consulate of China in the United States.

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