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Cannabis and hemp laws
Portugal
Recreational cannabis decriminalized, medical legal; CBD restricted, hemp legal
Adult use
Decriminalized
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 28, 2026
Portugal
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Portugal?
Portugal decriminalized personal cannabis possession in 2001. Recreational sale and cultivation remain criminal offenses.
Is CBD legal in Portugal?
CBD in Portugal sits in a narrow lane. INFARMED treats cannabidiol as a medicinal substance, so CBD products marketed for therapeutic effect require a medicine authorization.
Is hemp legal in Portugal?
Industrial hemp is legal to grow in Portugal as an agricultural crop. Cultivation falls under the EU Common Agricultural Policy and requires authorization from DGAV, the Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária.
Can you travel to Portugal with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of medical cannabis require prior INFARMED authorization on a shipment-by-shipment basis, in line with Portugal's obligations under the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. Pharmaceutical-grade CBD moves under INFARMED's medicines import and export regime, which requires an establishment license plus shipment-level authorization.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Viable cannabis seeds require an industrial or medical licence; unlicensed purchase and sale are prohibited.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Restricted
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Under Decree-Law No. 15/93 of 22 January, cannabis falls within the controlled tables and INFARMED authorization is required for any cannabis-plant activity, so unlicensed purchase, sale or possession of viable seeds is unlawful despite Portugal's decriminalization of personal drug use under Law 30/2000. Industrial hemp seed may be used by farmers who notify the Ministry of Agriculture and sow certified EU-catalogue varieties, subject to outdoor-cultivation and minimum-area rules. Medical cannabis cultivation is separately licensed under Law 33/2018.
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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.