Can tourists use weed in Belgium?
Partly.
Weed is decriminalized in Belgium. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
Tourists in Belgium are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Belgium.
No separate tourist age is on file.
Do not treat a domestic ruling as permission to carry weed through customs.
Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Belgium?+
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Belgium.
Is weed decriminalized everywhere in Belgium?+
The recorded status for Belgium as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
How much weed can you possess in Belgium?+
The recorded possession limit is 3 g ( 1 ⁄ 10 oz).
What are the penalties for weed in Belgium?+
Decriminalized up to 3 g ( 1 ⁄ 10 oz) or cultivation of one plant
Can tourists use weed in Belgium?+
Tourists in Belgium are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.
When was this Belgium weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19, with a recorded law date of 2003.