Is Cocaine legal in Brazil?

Partly.

Cocaine is decriminalized in Brazil. Updated October 2026.

Tourists

Tourists in Brazil are not singled out: small personal amounts of cocaine are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.

Possession in Brazil: Decriminalized for private use. Sale: Illegal.

The recorded ruling

Partly — Cocaine is decriminalized in Brazil. This page is a structured ruling drawn only from recorded facts — status, limits, age, penalties, and dated sources — not legal advice.

Possession in Brazil: Decriminalized for private use. Sale: Illegal.

Tourists in Brazil are not singled out: small personal amounts of cocaine are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.

Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-25. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.

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Frequently asked

Is Cocaine legal in Brazil?+

Partly — Cocaine is decriminalized in Brazil.

Is Cocaine decriminalized everywhere in Brazil?+

The recorded status for Brazil as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

Can tourists use Cocaine in Brazil?+

Tourists in Brazil are not singled out: small personal amounts of cocaine are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.

When was this Brazil Cocaine ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-25.

Can you fly with Cocaine into Brazil?+

No. Cocaine is decriminalized in Brazil; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.

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