Is Hemp Legal in Angola?
May 29, 2026
Hemp is illegal in Angola. No licensing framework exists. Lei 3/99 treats all Cannabis sativa biomass as a controlled substance.
Hemp is illegal in Angola. No licensing framework exists. Lei 3/99 treats all Cannabis sativa biomass as a controlled substance.
Industrial hemp is not authorised in Angola. The Ministerio da Agricultura e Pescas has no licensing framework for Cannabis sativa L., and Lei 3/99 captures all cannabis biomass regardless of THC content.
No public licensing initiative has been announced. Angola's agribusiness focus remains on coffee, cotton, and food crops under the Programa Integrado de Desenvolvimento Rural e Combate a Pobreza. Reform legislation for hemp has not been introduced in the Assembleia Nacional.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Ministerio da Agricultura e Pescas; ARMED
Prohibited
Lei N degrees 3/99 de 6 de Agosto
Hemp import and export are prohibited. AGT customs apply controlled-substance rules to all Cannabis sativa material. No commercial hemp trade is permitted.
