Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Macedonia law
Cannabis laws in Skopje follow Macedonia’s national law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is available under regulation. Unauthorized possession can lead to penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Available
- Possession: Illegal without authorization
- Buying/Selling: Illegal for recreational
- Tourists: Medical access limited; recreational illegal
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products.
Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
There’s a police unit in Skopje called ALFI. I used to see them in packs of three in old Ventos and Mk2 or Mk3 Golfs. With a small amount, say five grams, I’d heard they might let you off or take you to the main station, MVR, for two to six hours. I wouldn’t bank on those timings.
Where to Buy Marijuana
A lot of us in Skopje smoked. Around groups of teens and people in their early twenties, even the ones tucked away in alleys, I reckoned there was an 80% chance of finding someone who knew about weed.
I kept my money in my pocket until I saw what I was getting.
Marijuana Prices
- A gram: approximately US$2.
- A sibica, described as a three-gram pack: US$6.
- 50 grams: US$40; 100 grams: US$60.
- A kilogram: US$230.
Prices went up. At one point I was hearing 500 denars, about US$12 then, for two grams.
Types of Marijuana
Mostly low-grade weed, although you could get decent stuff if you got lucky. The hash wasn’t worth it. I never heard big strain names, but after a while the buds started turning up sticky and smelling good. The quality had picked up.
More Information
I met some really nice guys in Skopje and had a lot of fun with them.