French Polynesia

Cannabis laws in French Polynesia follow French Polynesia’s law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.

Cannabis is illegal for recreational and medical purposes. Local proposals for medical access have not been sustained. Possession or use carries legal risk.

Quick facts

• Recreational: Illegal
• Medical: Illegal
• Possession: Illegal
• Buying/Selling: Illegal
• Tourists: No exemptions

Practical guidance

Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.