Tourists
Tourists are not exempt. Kratom is illegal in Ireland; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
Is Kratom legal in Ireland?
No.
Kratom is illegal in Ireland. Updated October 2026.
Year changed
2017
Ireland made kratom alkaloids (mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine) Schedule 1 illegal drugs in 2017.
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes Kratom in Ireland as illegal. Ireland made kratom alkaloids (mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine) Schedule 1 illegal drugs in 2017.
Tourists are not exempt. Kratom is illegal in Ireland; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
The last recorded status change year is 2017.
Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.
Law timeline
- 2017
Last recorded change to this legal status.
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Frequently asked
Is Kratom legal in Ireland?+
No — Kratom is illegal in Ireland.
Is Kratom illegal everywhere in Ireland?+
The recorded status for Ireland as a whole is illegal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
Can tourists use Kratom in Ireland?+
Tourists are not exempt. Kratom is illegal in Ireland; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
When was this Ireland Kratom ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19, with a recorded law date of 2017.
Can you fly with Kratom into Ireland?+
No. Kratom is illegal in Ireland; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.
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