Namibia
Is CBD Legal in Namibia?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Namibia. The 1971 Act does not exempt cannabidiol, and the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) has not authorised consumer or pharmaceutical CBD products. No low-THC threshold exemption exists.
Pharmacies in Windhoek and Swakopmund do not stock CBD products. NamRA customs seize personal-use CBD imports. Travelers crossing from South Africa, where CBD is sold openly under SAHPRA's 2019 exemption, should not assume Namibian regulators have adopted equivalent tolerance — they have not.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Key facts ·
Namibia
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No exemption
Regulator
Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC); Ministry of Health and Social Services
Key regulation
Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act 41 of 1971
Effective
January 1, 1971
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports and exports are not authorised. NMRC does not register CBD products, and NamRA customs reject CBD shipments. Personal-use imports through Hosea Kutako International Airport are treated as narcotic offences.
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