Oman
Is CBD Legal in Oman?
Status
Illegal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Oman. Royal Decree 17/1999 lists cannabis and its derivatives in Schedule I, and the Ministry of Health Drugs Department has not registered any cannabidiol product under the Pharmacy and Drugs Law (Royal Decree 35/2015).
Imports of CBD oils, gummies, balms, and cosmetics via Aramex or Oman Post are routinely intercepted by the Directorate General of Customs at the Muscat International Airport courier hub. The Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Drug Control (DGPADC) has not added Epidyolex or Sativex to the National Formulary; no compassionate-use pathway has been opened. Travelers carrying CBD have been prosecuted under Article 43 even when the product is sold openly in their country of departure; Omani prosecutors apply strict-liability treatment to any preparation containing THC.
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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Oman
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Drug Control (DGPADC); Ministry of Health
Key regulation
Royal Decree 17/1999; Pharmacy and Drugs Law (Royal Decree 35/2015)
Effective
March 30, 1999
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports are not authorized. Parcels are seized at the Muscat International Airport courier hub, Salalah Airport, and Sohar port. No export channel exists.
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