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Cannabis and hemp laws
Indonesia
Cannabis illegal for recreational and medical use; CBD and hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Indonesia?
No, cannabis is strictly illegal in Indonesia for every purpose, with some of the harshest penalties in Asia. Cannabis is a Group I narcotic under Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics, a classification reserved for substances deemed to have no therapeutic use.
Is CBD legal in Indonesia?
CBD in Indonesia is illegal and treated as a Group I narcotic alongside cannabis under Law No. 35 of 2009 and its narcotics schedules, most recently updated by Minister of Health Regulation No. 7 of 2025, which keep cannabis-derived substances in Group I.
Is hemp legal in Indonesia?
Hemp is illegal in Indonesia and not legally distinguished from cannabis under Law No. 35 of 2009. All Cannabis sativa varieties are classified as Group I narcotics regardless of THC content, with no statutory hemp threshold or industrial-use exemption.
Can you travel to Indonesia with cannabis or CBD?
Importing or exporting cannabis into Indonesia is among the most severely punished offenses in the country. Import and export of CBD products is prohibited.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Indonesia's Narcotics Law lists cannabis seeds themselves as Group I narcotics; all dealings are serious crimes.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics places all parts of the cannabis plant — expressly including seeds, fruit and straw — in Group I, prohibited outside narrowly authorized scientific research. Possession or cultivation carries four to twelve years' imprisonment and fines up to Rp 8 billion under Article 111, with more than one kilogram or five plants exposing offenders to life imprisonment, and large-scale production or distribution to the death penalty under Article 113. No industrial hemp exemption exists, so viable low-THC seed is treated exactly like marijuana seed.
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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.