Guinea-Bissau
Is Hemp Legal in Guinea-Bissau?
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Illegal
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Guinea-Bissau. Law No. 5/2010 makes no distinction between low-THC industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) and other cannabis varieties; all cultivation requires authorisation that has not been granted. The Ministerio da Agricultura e Desenvolvimento Rural has not established a hemp licensing regime, and cashew remains the dominant cash crop under government agricultural policy.
No commercial hemp cultivation, fibre processing, seed production, or CBD-extraction facility is permitted. Import of hemp seed, fibre, or finished goods such as textiles and food ingredients is treated as a controlled-substance import absent a specific exemption, which has not been issued.
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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Guinea-Bissau
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No legal hemp threshold; all cannabis cultivation prohibited
Regulator
Ministerio da Agricultura e Desenvolvimento Rural; Direccao-Geral das Alfandegas
Key regulation
Lei No. 5/2010 de 19 de Outubro
Effective
October 19, 2010
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports and exports are prohibited. Customs at Porto de Bissau and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport treats all Cannabis sativa material as controlled under Law No. 5/2010, with no industrial-hemp exemption.
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