Chad
Is Weed Legal in Chad?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Chad. Law No. 022/PR/2017 of 20 October 2017 on the suppression of trafficking and use of drugs and psychotropic substances classifies cannabis as a stupefiant. Possession for personal use is punishable by one to five years' imprisonment and a fine of XAF 500,000 to XAF 5,000,000; trafficking penalties reach ten to twenty years.
The Office Central de Repression du Trafic Illicite des Stupefiants (OCRTIS-Tchad), under the Direction Generale de la Police Nationale, leads enforcement in N'Djamena, Moundou, and along Lake Chad basin trafficking corridors. The Gendarmerie Nationale handles rural interdiction. Possession at N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) leads to prosecution; tourists are not exempt. Ongoing instability across the Sahel and Lake Chad basin has not led to relaxed enforcement in the capital.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
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Chad
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited for recreational use
Regulator
Office Central de Repression du Trafic Illicite des Stupefiants (OCRTIS-Tchad); Ministere de la Securite Publique; Ministere de la Sante Publique
Key regulation
Law No. 022/PR/2017 of 20 October 2017 on the suppression of trafficking and use of drugs and psychotropic substances
Effective
October 20, 2017
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Import and export of recreational cannabis are prohibited. The Direction Generale des Douanes and OCRTIS-Tchad coordinate interdiction at N'Djamena International Airport and at land borders with Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger. No medicinal or industrial regime is in force.
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