Is CBD Legal in Tonga?
May 29, 2026
CBD is illegal in Tonga under the Illicit Drugs Control Act 2003. No registered medicines; customs seizes oils and tinctures. Full 2026 compliance guide.
CBD is illegal in Tonga under the Illicit Drugs Control Act 2003. No registered medicines; customs seizes oils and tinctures. Full 2026 compliance guide.
CBD is illegal in Tonga. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 2003 controls cannabis without a cannabidiol exemption, and the Tonga Ministry of Health pharmaceutical registry contains no approved CBD-containing medicines, including Epidyolex.
CBD oils, tinctures, gummies, and topicals are treated as Class A illicit drugs regardless of THC content. Tonga Customs at Fua'amotu International Airport routinely seizes CBD products from passengers arriving on Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways flights. Penalties under the Illicit Drugs Control Act include fines and imprisonment.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Ministry of Health; Tonga Police
Prohibited
Illicit Drugs Control Act 2003
CBD imports are prohibited. Tonga Customs treats CBD as a controlled cannabis derivative regardless of THC content. Travelers from New Zealand, Australia, or the United States with CBD products face seizure and prosecution at Fua'amotu International Airport.
