Tuvalu
Is CBD Legal in Tuvalu?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Tuvalu. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 1990 does not exempt cannabidiol from cannabis prohibition, and the Ministry of Health has not authorized any cannabinoid medicine through its limited pharmaceuticals procurement programme.
CBD oils, gummies, and topicals are treated as cannabis derivatives at the border. The Princess Margaret Hospital in Funafuti, as the country's sole hospital, does not stock cannabinoid products, and the medicines schedule maintained by the Ministry of Health excludes cannabis derivatives. Travelers carrying CBD products from regional hubs face seizure at Funafuti International Airport.
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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Tuvalu
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Health; Tuvalu Police Force
Key regulation
Illicit Drugs Control Act 1990
Effective
January 1, 1990
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports are prohibited. Tuvalu has no medical cannabis import pathway. Customs at Funafuti International Airport seizes CBD products carried by travelers from Fiji, Australia, or New Zealand under the Illicit Drugs Control Act.
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