Is Weed Legal in Samoa?
May 29, 2026
Marijuana is illegal in Samoa under the Narcotics Act 1967. Trafficking can carry 14 years imprisonment. Full 2026 compliance guide.
Marijuana is illegal in Samoa under the Narcotics Act 1967. Trafficking can carry 14 years imprisonment. Full 2026 compliance guide.
Recreational marijuana is illegal in the Independent State of Samoa. Cannabis is a Class C narcotic under the Narcotics Act 1967 and is also controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act, administered by the Samoa Police Service Narcotics Unit and the Ministry of Customs and Revenue.
Possession, use, cultivation, supply, and trafficking are criminal offenses. Penalties under the Narcotics Act include fines and imprisonment up to 14 years for trafficking, plus mandatory seizure of cultivation sites. Samoa's Operation Drug Free Samoa, coordinated with New Zealand and Australian Federal Police, targets local cultivation in Upolu and Savai'i. Faleolo International Airport customs screens passengers from Auckland, Sydney, and Honolulu.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Samoa Police Service Narcotics Unit; Ministry of Customs and Revenue
Prohibited
Narcotics Act 1967
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. Samoa Customs and Quarantine Services screen passengers and parcels at Faleolo International Airport and Apia Harbour. Trafficking quantities trigger custodial sentences of up to 14 years under the Narcotics Act 1967.
