Is medical marijuana legal in Uruguay?

Yes.

Medical marijuana is legal in Uruguay. Updated October 2026.

Tourists

Visitors to Uruguay are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.

Medical cannabis in Uruguay: Legal for all uses.

The recorded ruling

WhereItsLegal indexes medical marijuana in Uruguay as legal. Medical cannabis in Uruguay: Legal for all uses.

Visitors to Uruguay are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.

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 Uruguay?+

Yes — medical marijuana is legal in Uruguay.

Is medical marijuana legal everywhere in Uruguay?+

The recorded status for Uruguay as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

Can tourists use medical marijuana in Uruguay?+

Visitors to Uruguay are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.

When was this Uruguay medical marijuana ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-19.

Can you fly with medical marijuana into Uruguay?+

Domestic legality in Uruguay does not make it legal to carry medical marijuana across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.

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