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Cannabis and hemp laws
Switzerland
Decriminalized <=10g (CHF 100 fine); medical legal since 2022; pilots in 5 cities
Adult use
Decriminalized
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 28, 2026
Switzerland
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Switzerland
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Switzerland?
Not yet, recreational cannabis above 1% THC remains illegal in Switzerland, but the country is closer to legalization than any of its neighbors.
Is CBD legal in Switzerland?
CBD products are legal in Switzerland and openly sold in supermarkets, kiosks, and specialty shops.
Is hemp legal in Switzerland?
Industrial hemp cultivation is legal in Switzerland provided the crop contains less than 1.0% total THC, as defined by Article 2a of the Federal Narcotics Act (BetmG) and the Narcotics Control Ordinance (BetmKV).
Can you travel to Switzerland with cannabis or CBD?
Medical cannabis import and export are legal with Swissmedic narcotics permits, required per shipment; exports of medicinal cannabis have been permitted since the August 2022 reform.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Seeds are legal unless intended for illegal high-THC growing; sub-1% THC cannabis seed trade is lawful.
Hemp seeds
Legal
Marijuana seeds
Restricted
Sale
Legal
Transacting
Legal
Gifting
Legal
Under the Swiss Narcotics Act, cannabis is a narcotic only at 1% THC or more, so seeds may be imported, sold and possessed provided they are not intended for illegal high-THC production, and seed for the sub-1% CBD cannabis and fibre hemp market is traded lawfully. High-THC cultivation is confined to Article 8a adult-use pilot trials running in Basel, Bern, Zurich and Geneva and to licensed medical production. Oil and fibre hemp is treated as an ordinary crop by the Federal Office for Agriculture.
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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.