Is Weed Legal in Comoros?
May 29, 2026
Marijuana is illegal in the Comoros under Law No. 95-012. Trafficking carries five to fifteen years' imprisonment.
Marijuana is illegal in the Comoros under Law No. 95-012. Trafficking carries five to fifteen years' imprisonment.
Recreational marijuana is illegal in the Union of the Comoros. Law No. 95-012 of 24 June 1995 on the control of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and precursors (Loi portant controle des stupefiants, substances psychotropes et precurseurs) classifies cannabis as a Table I narcotic. Cultivation, possession, sale, and use are criminal offences; trafficking penalties reach five to fifteen years' imprisonment and substantial fines.
The Direction Generale de la Surete du Territoire and the Gendarmerie Nationale lead enforcement, supported by customs at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH) on Grande Comore. Cannabis (locally called bangui) is cultivated in the interior of Anjouan and Moheli, but seizures continue and travellers face prosecution and deportation following sentence. Khat (qat) usage is culturally entrenched but is treated separately from cannabis in regulation.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Ministere de la Sante; Direction Generale de la Surete du Territoire
Prohibited for recreational use
Loi No. 95-012 du 24 juin 1995 portant controle des stupefiants
Import and export of recreational cannabis are prohibited. Comorian customs inspects shipments at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), Ouani Airport on Anjouan (AJN), and at the ports of Moroni and Mutsamudu. Trafficking carries five to fifteen years' imprisonment under Law No. 95-012.
