Is Cocaine legal in Colombia?

Partly.

Cocaine is decriminalized in Colombia. Updated October 2026.

Possession

Up to 1 gram for personal use

Tourists

Tourists in Colombia 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 Colombia: Decriminalized (up to 1 gram for personal use). Sale: Illegal.

The recorded ruling

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

Possession in Colombia: Decriminalized (up to 1 gram for personal use). Sale: Illegal.

The recorded possession limit for Cocaine in Colombia is Up to 1 gram for personal use.

Tourists in Colombia 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 Colombia?+

Partly — Cocaine is decriminalized in Colombia.

Is Cocaine decriminalized everywhere in Colombia?+

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

How much Cocaine can you possess in Colombia?+

The recorded possession limit is Up to 1 gram for personal use.

Can tourists use Cocaine in Colombia?+

Tourists in Colombia 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 Colombia Cocaine ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-25.

Can you fly with Cocaine into Colombia?+

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

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