Is medical marijuana legal in Papua New Guinea?

No.

Medical marijuana is illegal in Papua New Guinea. Updated October 2026.

Tourists

Tourists are not exempt. Medical Cannabis is illegal in Papua New Guinea; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.

Medical cannabis in Papua New Guinea: Illegal.

The recorded ruling

WhereItsLegal indexes medical marijuana in Papua New Guinea as illegal. Medical cannabis in Papua New Guinea: Illegal.

Tourists are not exempt. Medical Cannabis is illegal in Papua New Guinea; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.

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 Papua New Guinea?+

No — medical marijuana is illegal in Papua New Guinea.

Is medical marijuana illegal everywhere in Papua New Guinea?+

The recorded status for Papua New Guinea as a whole is illegal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

Can tourists use medical marijuana in Papua New Guinea?+

Tourists are not exempt. Medical Cannabis is illegal in Papua New Guinea; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.

When was this Papua New Guinea medical marijuana ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-19.

Can you fly with medical marijuana into Papua New Guinea?+

No. medical marijuana is illegal in Papua New Guinea; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.

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