Can I bring Prescription glasses / eyeglasses in my carry-on?

Yes — Prescription glasses / eyeglasses is allowed in carry-on bags in all countries we cover. Permitted. No restrictions.

Can I bring Prescription glasses / eyeglasses in checked baggage?

Yes — Prescription glasses / eyeglasses is permitted in checked baggage in all countries we cover. Permitted. Carry-on recommended.

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👓 Prescription glasses / eyeglasses

✋ Hand luggage

Yes

Permitted. No restrictions.

🧳 Hold luggage

Yes

Permitted. Carry-on recommended.

Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗

💡 Tip: Prescription glasses are permitted in carry-on and checked baggage everywhere with no restrictions. Always carry them in your carry-on — they are easily lost or damaged in checked luggage.

Prescription glasses / eyeglasses rules by country

How carry-on and checked-bag rules for prescription glasses / eyeglasses compare across the 14 countries we cover.

Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold

🇺🇸United States(TSA)

Yes

🇬🇧United Kingdom(CAA)

Yes

🇪🇺Europe(EASA)

Yes

🇦🇪UAE(GCAA)

Yes

🇦🇺Australia(CASA)

Yes

🇧🇷Brazil(ANAC)

Yes

🇨🇦Canada(CATSA)

Yes

🇨🇳China(CAAC)

Yes

🇮🇳India(DGCA)

Yes

🇮🇱Israel(CAAI)

Yes

🇲🇽Mexico(DGAC)

Yes

🇳🇿New Zealand(NZCAA)

Yes

🇷🇺Russia(Rosaviatsia)

Yes

🇿🇦South Africa(SACAA)

Yes

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Common questions

Generally no, unless you are carrying multiple pairs that could suggest commercial import. A single pair or two for personal use is never an issue.

Metal frames may trigger a metal detector but will not cause a security issue — just remove them and place in the tray.

Yes. Hard and soft cases are both permitted with no restrictions.