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Cannabis and hemp laws
Cyprus
Recreational cannabis illegal, medical legal; CBD and hemp legal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Cyprus?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in the Republic of Cyprus. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law of 1977 (Law 29/1977) classifies cannabis as a Class B controlled substance, and possession, cultivation, sale, and supply are criminal offenses under Sections 5, 6, and 30.
Is CBD legal in Cyprus?
CBD is legal in Cyprus when derived from EU-approved industrial hemp varieties and finished products contain no more than 0.2% THC. The Cyprus Drugs Council and the Ministry of Health regulate cannabinoid products, while the Pharmaceutical Services oversee any product carrying medical claims.
Is hemp legal in Cyprus?
Industrial hemp is legal in the Republic of Cyprus when cultivated from EU-certified seed varieties with THC content at or below 0.2%. The Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment licenses growers and conducts field sampling.
Can you travel to Cyprus with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of marijuana are banned and treated as supply offenses under Section 6, with sentences up to life imprisonment. CBD products move freely within the EU single market when compliant with the 0.2% THC limit and Novel Food rules.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Cyprus treats viable cannabis seeds as part of a Class B drug regime; only licensed hemp and medical programs exist.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law of 1977 classes cannabis as a Class B substance, and Cypriot practice treats selling, buying, importing or possessing viable cannabis seeds outside licensed channels as illegal, with possession penalties reaching eight years. The 2019 medical cannabis amendment and the Medical Cannabis Regulations (RAA 73/2019) allow cultivation, import and export of cannabis, including propagation material, only for licensed medical and research operators. Industrial fibre hemp may be grown under a national licence using certified EU-catalogue varieties; no collectible-seed tolerance comparable to other EU states was found.
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This section is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Seed laws change frequently — verify current law with qualified counsel before making decisions.