Cannabis travel guides

Alabama (US) · Illegal
Nonmedical personal possession is a criminal misdemeanor. Medical-program exceptions do not authorize general adult use. Alabama Attorney General — Criminal Laws, section 13A-12-214

Alaska (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office — marijuana FAQs

Argentina · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Arriola protects private personal possession that does not endanger others. This is a limited constitutional exception, not general recreational sales or public-use legalization. Argentina federal judiciary — June 27, 2025 application of Arriola

Arizona (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Arizona Legislature — section 36-2852

Arkansas (US) · Illegal
Nonmedical possession remains prohibited. Medical possession protections depend on an active qualifying-patient or caregiver registration. Arkansas Department of Health — medical marijuana FAQs

Austria · Illegal
Non-medical possession remains a criminal offence, including small amounts. Qualifying personal-use cases may be diverted to health measures. Austria Federal Ministry of Justice — prohibited drug-related conduct

Belgium · Illegal
Possession remains an offence. Low prosecution priority for limited adult personal possession does not remove the prohibition or cover public nuisance and aggravating circumstances. Belgium Federal Public Service Justice — cannabis

Belize · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Possession of up to 10 grams is decriminalized, with special rules on educational premises. Smoking is permitted only in specified private settings. Belize Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act 2017, hosted by the Organization of American States

Brazil · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Personal possession is decriminalized under the Supreme Court ruling but remains subject to non-criminal sanctions. Trafficking depends on circumstances, not quantity alone. Supreme Federal Court of Brazil

Bulgaria · Illegal
Non-medical possession remains a criminal offence. Minor cases can receive a fine rather than imprisonment. Bulgaria Ministry of Interior — Criminal Code, June 2026

California (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adult possession is allowed within state limits. Public-use restrictions and local or property-owner rules still apply. California Department of Cannabis Control — what's legal

Canada · Legal · limits apply
Adult possession of legal cannabis is permitted within limits. Provincial ages, public-use rules and other restrictions differ. Crossing a border with cannabis remains prohibited. Department of Justice Canada

Chile · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Small amounts for exclusive near-term personal use can be exempt from trafficking penalties. Public possession and prearranged group consumption remain punishable; sanctions are not purely civil. Chile Library of Congress — Law 20.000, articles 4 and 50–52

China · Illegal
Cannabis possession is prohibited in mainland China. Importation and other drug offences have separate penalties. UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Colombia · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Personal-consumption possession is excluded from the trafficking offense; purpose and circumstances matter, and public-place restrictions can still apply. Sales are not authorized. Colombia Constitutional Court — C-491/12 personal-dose ruling

Colorado (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Colorado Legislative Council — marijuana handbook

Connecticut (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — cannabis

Costa Rica · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Personal-use cannabis possession is not criminally penalized, but this is decriminalization rather than legal recreational supply; no fixed personal quantity is specified. Costa Rica Procuraduría General — PGR-OJ-070-2025

Croatia · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Personal possession is decriminalized, with non-criminal penalties still possible. Supply remains prohibited. European Union Drugs Agency

Czechia · Legal · limits apply
Adults aged 21 and over may possess limited amounts for personal use under the 2026 rules. Supply and cultivation have separate restrictions. Police of the Czech Republic

Delaware (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults may possess a limited personal quantity. Public consumption and home cultivation remain prohibited. Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner — FAQs

Denmark · Illegal
Non-medical possession is prohibited. Small personal amounts typically attract a criminal fine; medical and research exceptions are separate. Danish Health Authority

District of Columbia (US) · Legal · limits apply
Limited adult possession is allowed under District law. Public use and unlicensed sales remain prohibited; federal land is outside this allowance. Metropolitan Police Department — marijuana and Initiative 71

Estonia · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Small personal amounts are treated as a non-criminal misdemeanour. Fines or administrative detention can still apply; larger amounts and supply are criminal. Estonia Riigi Teataja — Narcotic Drugs Act, section 15-1

Finland · Illegal
Possession of a small quantity for personal use remains an offence. Authorities may use warnings or treatment measures in some cases. Finnish Police

Florida (US) · Illegal
Nonmedical possession remains criminal, including small amounts. The medical program and local citation policies do not create statewide adult-use legality. Florida Legislature — section 893.13(6)

France · Illegal
Non-medical use and possession are prohibited. A fixed fine for some offences does not make possession legal. French public service

Georgia (US) · Illegal
Possession outside the authorized medical program remains illegal. Local reduced-penalty ordinances do not change the statewide prohibition. Georgia Department of Public Health — medical cannabis, updated July 2026

Germany · Legal · limits apply
Adult possession is permitted within limits. This does not mean unrestricted retail access; cultivation, supply and public consumption have separate restrictions. German Federal Ministry of Health

Greece · Illegal
Non-medical possession remains criminal. Courts may waive punishment in limited personal-use cases; medical access is a separate framework. European Union Drugs Agency — drug law penalties, Greece

Hawaii (US) · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Possession of three grams or less is a fine-only violation. Larger amounts remain criminal; this is not adult-use legalization. Hawaii Legislature — section 712-1249

Hong Kong S.A.R. · Illegal
Cannabis products are illegal in Hong Kong, including CBD products; the territory has separate drug rules from mainland China. UK FCDO — Hong Kong laws and safety

Hungary · Illegal
Non-medical possession and use are criminal offences. Small personal amounts are not generally exempt. Hungarian Police — possession and use of drugs are offences

Iceland · Illegal
Non-medical possession is prohibited, including small amounts. Minor personal-use cases may be settled with fines, without legalizing possession. Iceland Director of Public Prosecutions — instructions to prosecutors

Idaho (US) · Illegal
Personal marijuana possession remains prohibited under state law. No general adult-use possession allowance is established. Idaho Office of Drug Policy — marijuana legality

Illinois (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults may possess cannabis within state limits. Non-residents have lower limits; public use and nonmedical home cultivation remain restricted. Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer — FAQs

Indiana (US) · Illegal
State law still criminalizes possession. A local prosecutor's decision not to pursue some cases does not make it legal. Indiana Court of Appeals — June 2026 opinion applying section 35-48-4-11

Indonesia · Illegal
Non-medical cannabis possession is prohibited. Cannabis products are treated as illegal drugs; medical status elsewhere does not create an exemption. Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Iowa (US) · Illegal
Nonmedical possession remains a criminal offense with possible jail time. Separate medical-cannabidiol exceptions are limited. Iowa Legislature — 2026 Code section 124.401(5)

Ireland · Illegal
Non-medical cannabis possession is an offence. An adult caution may be available in some cases; that does not make possession legal. An Garda Siochana

Italy · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Personal possession is subject to administrative sanctions, which can affect licences and travel documents. This does not legalize sales or unrestricted use. Italian Ministry of the Interior, Prefecture drug-law guidance

Jamaica · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Small personal amounts are decriminalized and may attract a ticket. This is not general retail legalization; public smoking remains restricted. Jamaica Information Service

Japan · Illegal
Non-medical possession and use are prohibited. Japan National Police Agency

Kansas (US) · Illegal
Personal marijuana possession remains a criminal misdemeanor; repeat offenses can be more serious. Proposed reforms are not treated as enacted law. Kansas Legislature — 2026 statute 21-5706

Kentucky (US) · Illegal
Possession outside Kentucky's medicinal-cannabis authorization remains a criminal misdemeanor. Kentucky Legislature — section 218A.1422

Kenya · Illegal
Cannabis possession solely for personal consumption is still an offense punishable by imprisonment or a fine; it is not merely a civil citation. Kenya Law — Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, section 3

Latvia · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
A first small-quantity personal-possession offence is administrative. Repetition within a year or larger quantities can lead to criminal liability. Latvia Legal Acts — narcotic and psychotropic substances law

Lithuania · Illegal
Non-medical possession is criminal, including small amounts. Different sanctions and treatment alternatives do not establish legal adult use. European Union Drugs Agency — drug law penalties, Lithuania

Louisiana (US) · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Possession of fourteen grams or less has a fine-only criminal penalty, including subsequent convictions. Larger amounts can bring jail; this is reduced penalties, not legalization. Louisiana Legislature — Revised Statute 40:966(C)(2)

Luxembourg · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Limited home growing and private consumption are permitted. Small public possession remains prohibited but uses reduced fines; larger amounts and supply can attract criminal penalties. Luxembourg Police — narcotics legislation

Maine (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Maine Legislature — Title 28-B section 1501

Malaysia · Illegal
Cannabis possession is prohibited, including small amounts. Importation and transit with cannabis also carry criminal penalties. UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Malta · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Small personal amounts are partially decriminalized. Public consumption can be fined, larger amounts remain criminal, and cannabis associations are not open to tourists. Malta Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis

Maryland (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Maryland Cannabis Administration — FAQs

Massachusetts (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission — know the laws

Michigan (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency — adult-use act

Minnesota (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Minnesota Revisor of Statutes — 2026 section 342.09

Mississippi (US) · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
A first small-quantity offense is fine-only, not legalization. Repeat convictions and possession in a vehicle's passenger area can carry jail penalties. Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure — section 41-29-139

Missouri (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services — consumer fact sheet

Montana (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Montana Department of Revenue — cannabis FAQs

Morocco · Illegal
Nonmedical possession and use of cannabis remain criminal offenses; regulated medical or industrial production does not authorize recreational possession. UK FCDO — Morocco laws and safety

Nebraska (US) · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
A first small-quantity offense is an infraction with a fine and possible education requirement. Repeat offenses can carry jail penalties. Nebraska Legislature — section 28-416(14)

Nepal · Illegal
Personal possession of marijuana or hashish can result in fines and imprisonment; medical or provincial permissions are not a general adult-use exemption. US Department of State — Nepal travel advisory

Nevada (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board — laws and regulations

New Hampshire (US) · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Small-quantity possession generally receives a fine-only violation. A fourth qualifying offense within three years becomes a misdemeanor; sales remain prohibited. New Hampshire General Court — section 318-B:2-c

New Jersey (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission — general FAQs

New Mexico (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — cannabis rules

New York (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. New York Office of Cannabis Management — adult-use information

New Zealand · Illegal
Non-medical cannabis possession and use are offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Medical exceptions are outside this overview. New Zealand Police

Nigeria · Illegal
Cannabis possession and use remain prohibited and can carry imprisonment and fines. UK FCDO — Nigeria laws and safety

North Carolina (US) · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Small-quantity possession remains a Class 3 misdemeanor; an initial jail sentence must be suspended. Repeat offenses and larger quantities can carry harsher penalties. North Carolina General Assembly — section 90-95(d)(4)

North Dakota (US) · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Small-quantity possession is an infraction, not legal adult use. Larger quantities and repeat infractions can carry criminal penalties. North Dakota Legislature — Century Code 19-03.1-23

Norway · Illegal
Non-medical cannabis possession and acquisition are prohibited. This classification does not cover prescribed medical products or individual enforcement outcomes. Norwegian Directorate of Health, Helsenorge

Ohio (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adult possession remains legal within limits after the March 2026 changes. Authorized sourcing, home-growing and transfer conditions still apply. Ohio Revised Code — section 3796.221, effective March 2026

Oklahoma (US) · Illegal
Nonmedical possession remains illegal. Patient-license protections and limited medical exceptions do not authorize general adult use. Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics — marijuana in Oklahoma

Oregon (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Oregon Health Authority — cannabis laws

Panama · Illegal
Recreational marijuana possession and use remain illegal and can lead to imprisonment and fines; medical regulation is separate. US Department of State — Panama travel advisory

Pennsylvania (US) · Illegal
Nonmedical small-quantity possession remains a state misdemeanor with possible jail time. Medical authorization and some local citation policies are separate. Pennsylvania General Assembly — Controlled Substance Act section 13

Peru · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Possession for one's own immediate consumption is nonpunishable within statutory limits. The exception excludes possession of multiple drug types and does not authorize sales. Peru Attorney General's Office — Perspectivas 15, February 2025, article 299 analysis

Philippines · Illegal
Unauthorized marijuana possession remains a criminal offense, including small amounts; the map does not treat medical proposals as recreational legalization. Philippines Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act — Republic Act 9165, section 11

Poland · Illegal
Non-medical possession remains criminal. Prosecutors can discontinue qualifying minor personal-use cases; that discretion does not legalize possession. European Union Drugs Agency — drug law penalties, Poland

Portugal · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Personal possession is decriminalized, not generally legal. Administrative penalties can still apply; cultivation and supply have separate prohibitions. European Union Drugs Agency

Republic of Serbia · Illegal
Small-quantity personal possession is a criminal offence, punishable by a fine or imprisonment. A possible waiver of punishment does not legalize possession. Serbia Supreme Court — Criminal Code, article 246a

Rhode Island (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission — FAQs

Romania · Illegal
Possession for personal use remains criminal and can bring a criminal fine or imprisonment. Non-medical purchase and cultivation are also prohibited. Romania Legislative Portal — Law 143/2000, article 4

Singapore · Illegal
Non-medical cannabis possession is prohibited. Importation and trafficking have separate severe penalties. UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Slovakia · Illegal
Even small amounts of non-medical cannabis remain a criminal possession offence. Courts may use treatment-related alternatives in qualifying cases. Slovakia Slov-Lex — Criminal Code, effective August 2026

Slovenia · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Personal possession is decriminalized, with non-criminal penalties still possible. Supply remains prohibited. European Union Drugs Agency

South Africa · Legal · limits apply
Adults may possess cannabis for personal consumption in private. This does not authorize general commercial sales or unrestricted public use. South African Health Products Regulatory Authority and South African Police Service

South Carolina (US) · Illegal
Small-quantity marijuana possession remains a criminal misdemeanor with possible jail time; conditional discharge may be available. South Carolina Legislature — section 44-53-370

South Dakota (US) · Illegal
Nonmedical possession remains criminal, including small amounts. Medical-program protections are separate. South Dakota Legislature — section 22-42-6

South Korea · Illegal
The Narcotics Control Act prohibits unauthorized cannabis possession and nonmedical consumption; tightly authorized medical handling is a separate exception. Korea Legislation Research Institute — Narcotics Control Act, articles 3 and 4

Spain · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Personal possession without trafficking is non-criminal. Public possession and consumption can bring substantial administrative fines; supply and cultivation have separate restrictions. Spain Ministry of Health — cannabis regulation in Spain

Sri Lanka · Illegal
Nonmedical cannabis possession and use are prohibited and can carry imprisonment and fines. UK FCDO — Sri Lanka laws and safety

Sweden · Illegal
Non-medical cannabis possession, purchase and use are criminal offences. Prescribed controlled medicines are treated separately. Swedish Police Authority

Switzerland · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Possession of a small amount for personal use is non-criminal, while consumption can be fined. Retail access is not generally legal. Swiss Federal Office of Public Health

Taiwan · Illegal
Cannabis possession and use are prohibited; the official travel guidance identifies cannabis among illegal narcotics. UK FCDO — Taiwan laws and safety

Tennessee (US) · Illegal
Marijuana remains illegal for nonmedical personal use. This classification does not cover separate hemp-product rules. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation — hemp and marijuana

Texas (US) · Illegal
Nonmedical marijuana possession remains a state criminal offense. Local enforcement policies and the limited medical program do not create statewide legality. Texas State Law Library — recreational cannabis

Thailand · Illegal
Recreational possession and use are prohibited under current travel guidance. Cannabis access is restricted to medical purposes with a Thai-issued prescription. UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The Bahamas · Illegal
Marijuana possession and use are criminal offenses, including small quantities; foreign medical cards do not create a recreational exemption. US Department of State — The Bahamas travel advisory

Trinidad and Tobago · Decriminalized / reduced penalties
Small personal amounts are decriminalized. Larger amounts, public use and supply remain subject to separate restrictions. Trinidad and Tobago Legal Aid and Advisory Authority

Turkey · Illegal
Nonmedical cannabis possession and use are prohibited and can carry imprisonment and fines. UK FCDO — Turkey laws and safety

United Arab Emirates · Illegal
Non-medical cannabis possession is prohibited. Bringing cannabis products into the country can lead to prosecution. United States Department of State

United Kingdom · Illegal
Non-medical cannabis possession is a criminal offence. Medical exceptions are outside this map's scope. UK Government

Uruguay · Legal · limits apply
Personal possession is permitted within limits. Regulated purchasing requires eligible resident or citizen registration; public-use, cultivation and cross-border restrictions remain. Uruguay Institute for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis

Utah (US) · Illegal
Adult recreational use remains illegal. Medical-cannabis authorization is a separate, limited exception. Utah Department of Health and Human Services — cannabis laws, June 2026

Vermont (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Vermont Legislature — section 4230a

Vietnam · Illegal
Possession and use of cannabis are prohibited, including small amounts; recreational use is not exempt. UK FCDO — Vietnam laws and safety

Virginia (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adult possession is permitted within state limits. This does not imply unrestricted retail access; public use and supply have separate rules. Virginia Cannabis Control Authority — laws

Washington (US) · Legal · limits apply
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Public use, transport and supply are governed separately. Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board — using and having cannabis

West Virginia (US) · Illegal
Nonmedical possession remains a misdemeanor. Qualifying first small-quantity offenses use conditional discharge procedures rather than general legalization. West Virginia Legislature — section 60A-4-401

Wisconsin (US) · Illegal
State law prohibits marijuana possession, with possible jail penalties even on a first offense. Local ordinances do not create statewide legalization. Wisconsin Department of Health Services — drug possession, May 2026

Wyoming (US) · Illegal
Personal marijuana possession remains a criminal offense. Small-quantity possession can still carry jail time. Wyoming Legislature — section 35-7-1031