East Timor
Is CBD Legal in East Timor?
Status
Illegal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Timor-Leste. The Penal Code does not distinguish cannabidiol from other cannabis derivatives, and the Ministerio da Saude through the Autoridade Nacional para os Medicamentos e Produtos de Saude (ANMPS) has not authorised any cannabinoid medicine.
No CBD threshold or low-THC exemption appears in Timorese law. Imported CBD oils and consumer products are subject to seizure at Dili airport and the Indonesian border. Epidyolex and Sativex are not registered with ANMPS, and prescribers cannot lawfully access cannabinoid pharmaceuticals through the public Servico Nacional de Saude. Local availability is effectively nil despite informal cross-border traffic from Indonesia.
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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East Timor
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministerio da Saude; Autoridade Nacional para os Medicamentos e Produtos de Saude
Key regulation
Penal Code Decree-Law No 19/2009 Article 305
Effective
April 8, 2009
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports and exports are not authorised. Autoridade Aduaneira treats CBD shipments as controlled-substance imports. Pharmaceutical CBD products are not registered with ANMPS and cannot lawfully enter the market.
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