Although the UK has had fully legal access to cannabis-based treatments since 1 November 2018, the almost century-long campaign of propaganda and demonisation against cannabis is still heavily ingrained in our society and laws.
So, to help ease your worries and make sure you can travel with your medical cannabis safely and legally, we have put together this quick guide on how to request a travel certificate for your Releaf prescribed medical cannabis.
But first..
Can you legally travel with your medical cannabis anywhere you like?
The short answer is no.
There are still many countries where cannabis is illegal regardless of whether it's used medicinally or recreationally, and in countries where cannabis is permitted for medical purposes, there are often strict laws and regulations centred around tourists entering the country with prescribed, controlled drugs like medical cannabis.
Within the UK, it is legal for UK medical cannabis patients to travel with medical cannabis from country to country, but there are some rules that need to be followed. This is also the case if you are planning to travel overseas to a destination that does allow you to travel with your prescribed medical cannabis.
To learn more about the legalities surrounding travelling with medical cannabis, both here in the UK and abroad, check out our recent New Patient travel blog.
How do Releaf patients request a travel certificate?
We have recently launched our brand-new Patient Dashboard, where Releaf patients can access a wide range of services and resources, including the option to request a travel certificate.
PLEASE BE AWARE:
- We advise patients to allow two to five working days for the certificate to be processed, if a printed copy is requested. Digital copies are available for download within three hours.
- Patients can only request a travel certificate if the date of departure is no later than 1 month after the last prescription shipping date, and after their prescription has gone through the ‘processing’ stage. This ensures that their legally prescribed medical cannabis is within the expiry period.
Log in to your Releaf Patient Dashboard account
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To access the Patient Dashboard, simply log in by clicking the Log In button in the top right corner of the Releaf homepage using the email and password you used to create your Releaf account (check the image above for a guide).
Click on the 'Travelling' tab
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Once you have logged in, you will see a cascading menu running down the left-hand side of the Patient Dashboard. Click on the 'Travelling' tab of the menu, which is the 8th from the top.
Add your travel details into the travel certificate application form
You have now reached the page where you can request your travel certificate. To do so, please enter your passport number in the designated field, followed by your forename/s and surname.
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Next, add the details of your journey. While preparing for your trip, it’s also important to know how to store medical cannabis properly not only to maintain its quality, but so you are legally covered when travelling.
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If you are travelling to more than one destination, click the "Add another journey" button. You can do this as many times as necessary to add all of your destinations.
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Request your travel certificate
Once this form is completed, you have two options.
The first is to click the “Request Printed Certificate” button. Please allow 3 working days for your travel certificate to be processed, and then 2 to 5 days for delivery if you choose this option.
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The second option is to instantly download your travel certificate, which you can then print - just click the “Digital Download” button, then select which folder you would like to save your downloaded travel certificate. Be aware that you will need to request your travel certificate at least 3 working days before your intended travel date.
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And that’s it, you have successfully requested your Releaf travel certificate.
What does a Releaf medical cannabis travel certificate look like?
Below is an example of a Releaf medical cannabis travel certificate that includes one destination.
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Final thoughts: free medical cannabis travel certificates for Releaf all patients
Requesting a Releaf medical cannabis travel certificate is as straightforward as logging into your Releaf account, following a few short steps, and choosing between a digitally downloadable copy (which you can print) or a printed certificate delivered to your door.
Interested in finding out if you may qualify for medical cannabis in the UK?
Head to our fast and free medical cannabis eligibility checker - it takes less than 30 seconds to complete, and you'll find out if you potentially qualify for a medical cannabis prescription in the UK instantly.
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