Tanzania

Cannabis laws in Tanzania follow Tanzania’s national law. Cannabis enforcement and penalties are governed by jurisdiction law, not city-specific rules in most cases.

Cannabis is illegal in all forms. No medical exceptions exist. Possession, cultivation, or distribution carries substantial legal risk.

Quick facts

• Recreational: Illegal
• Medical: Not available
• Possession: Illegal with penalties
• Buying/Selling: Illegal
• Tourists: Subject to strict laws

Practical guidance

Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products.

Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.