Is medical marijuana legal in Brazil?

Partly.

Medical marijuana is restricted in Brazil. Updated October 2026.

Tourists

Tourist access to medical cannabis in Brazil is limited to the same restricted settings that apply to residents.

Medical cannabis in Brazil: Legal for terminally ill patients or those who have exhausted other treatment options.

The recorded ruling

WhereItsLegal indexes medical marijuana in Brazil as restricted. Medical cannabis in Brazil: Legal for terminally ill patients or those who have exhausted other treatment options.

Tourist access to medical cannabis in Brazil is limited to the same restricted settings that apply to residents.

Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.

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Frequently asked

Is medical marijuana legal in Brazil?+

Partly — medical marijuana is restricted in Brazil.

Is medical marijuana restricted everywhere in Brazil?+

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

Can tourists use medical marijuana in Brazil?+

Tourist access to medical cannabis in Brazil is limited to the same restricted settings that apply to residents.

When was this Brazil medical marijuana ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-19.

Can you fly with medical marijuana into Brazil?+

No. medical marijuana is restricted in Brazil; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.

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