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Cannabis and hemp laws
Eritrea
Cannabis illegal for recreational and medical use; CBD and hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
Eritrea
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Eritrea?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Eritrea. Cannabis is controlled under the Penal Code of the State of Eritrea 2015 (Proclamation No 4/2015), specifically Articles 269 to 274 on dangerous drugs, and the predecessor Transitional Penal Code of Eritrea 1991.
Is CBD legal in Eritrea?
CBD is illegal in Eritrea. The 2015 Penal Code does not distinguish cannabidiol from other cannabis derivatives, and the Eritrean Ministry of Health Pharmaceutical Services has not registered any cannabinoid medicine.
Is hemp legal in Eritrea?
Industrial hemp is not authorised in Eritrea. The Ministry of Agriculture has no public licensing programme for Cannabis sativa L. cultivation, and the 2015 Penal Code captures all cannabis plant material without a THC carve-out.
Can you travel to Eritrea with cannabis or CBD?
Cannabis import and export are prohibited under the Penal Code and Eritrean Customs Department regulations. CBD imports and exports are not authorised.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Eritrea bans cannabis; possession is a petty offence but production and sale are punished severely.
Hemp seeds
Unclear / Unregulated
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Cannabis is illegal in Eritrea, with production, sale and possession prohibited for both medicinal and recreational purposes. Under the 2015 Penal Code, simple possession is a Class 1 petty offence carrying six months to one year of imprisonment, while production and trafficking offences attract far more severe penalties. No industrial hemp or seed-certification rules could be verified, so agricultural hemp seed status remains unclear and viable cannabis seed dealing falls under the general prohibition.
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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.