Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Kuwait law
Cannabis laws in Salmiya follow Kuwait’s national law. City pages reflect the same jurisdiction-wide cannabis framework; local ordinances typically do not override it.
Recreational and medical cannabis are illegal. Possession or involvement with cannabis can lead to severe penalties, including lengthy imprisonment. Legal risk is high, with strict enforcement.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Illegal; severe penalties apply
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Strict enforcement; no leniency for visitors
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products.
Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Getting taken to the police station is serious. The talk in Salmiya was of five to ten years in prison for buying or using openly and even execution for selling. I never saw those specific penalties confirmed.
Where to Buy Marijuana
I heard talk around the Marina Mall waterfront, especially near the basketball courts on the beach side and around Marina Waves.
Marijuana Prices
The prices I heard were about KD 10 for a joint and KD 50 for a “finger” of hash.
Types of Marijuana
Afghan hash was the name it went by.