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Cannabis and hemp laws
Oman
Cannabis illegal under Royal Decree 17/1999; 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 Oman?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Oman. Cannabis is controlled under the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, promulgated by Royal Decree No. 17/1999, as amended by Royal Decree No. 32/2018.
Is CBD legal in Oman?
CBD is illegal in Oman. Royal Decree 17/1999 lists cannabis and its derivatives in Schedule I, and the Ministry of Health Drugs Department has not registered any cannabidiol product under the Pharmacy and Drugs Law (Royal Decree 35/2015).
Is hemp legal in Oman?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Oman. Royal Decree 17/1999 does not exempt low-THC Cannabis sativa, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has not issued cultivation licenses or industrial-hemp pilot permits.
Can you travel to Oman with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. CBD imports are not authorized.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
The narcotics law issued by Royal Decree 17/99 bans cultivating or importing cannabis and its seeds; no exceptions.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Oman's Law on the Control of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, promulgated by Royal Decree No. 17/99, prohibits the cultivation, import and export of scheduled narcotic plants, including cannabis, at all stages, and enforcement extends to seeds and other propagative material. First-time possession of even small quantities is prosecuted, with reported prison terms of roughly three to ten years, and convicted foreigners face deportation and entry bans after serving their sentences. The Sultanate operates no medical cannabis, hemp or seed-collector programme. Cultivation and trafficking offences carry substantially heavier penalties, up to life imprisonment.
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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.