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Cannabis and hemp laws
Tuvalu
Cannabis illegal under the Illicit Drugs Control Act 1990; 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 Tuvalu?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Tuvalu. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 1990, drawn from the Tuvaluan inheritance of UK and South Pacific colonial-era drug law, prohibits possession, cultivation, and supply of cannabis, and the Tuvalu Police Force enforces narcotics offenses across the nine atolls.
Is CBD legal in Tuvalu?
CBD is illegal in Tuvalu. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 1990 does not exempt cannabidiol from cannabis prohibition, and the Ministry of Health has not authorized any cannabinoid medicine through its limited pharmaceuticals procurement programme.
Is hemp legal in Tuvalu?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Tuvalu. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 1990 controls the cannabis plant without a low-THC carve-out, and no industrial hemp licensing scheme exists.
Can you travel to Tuvalu with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. CBD imports are prohibited.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Indian hemp is prohibited under Tuvalu's 1948-era Dangerous Drugs Act; cannabis seeds are illegal.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Tuvalu's Dangerous Drugs Act, originating in the colonial ordinance of 1948, prohibits Indian hemp, criminalising its importation, cultivation, sale and possession. The statute draws no distinction for low-THC hemp and no licensing system has ever been established, so viable seed of any cannabis variety has no legal channel. Offences can bring fines and imprisonment, and foreign nationals face deportation.
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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.