Possession
40 g ( 1 + 3 ⁄ 8 oz)
Is weed legal in Brazil?
Partly.
Weed is decriminalized in Brazil. Updated October 2026.
Tourists
Tourists in Brazil 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.
Home grow
6 plants
Penalties
Decriminalized up to 40 g ( 1 + 3 ⁄ 8 oz) or cultivation of 6 plants for personal use
Recreational cannabis in Brazil: Decriminalized up to 40 g ( 1 + 3 ⁄ 8 oz) or cultivation of 6 plants for personal use.
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes weed in Brazil as decriminalized. Recreational cannabis in Brazil: Decriminalized up to 40 g ( 1 + 3 ⁄ 8 oz) or cultivation of 6 plants for personal use.
The recorded possession limit for weed in Brazil is 40 g ( 1 + 3 ⁄ 8 oz).
Home cultivation is recorded as: 6 plants.
Recorded penalties or enforcement notes: Decriminalized up to 40 g ( 1 + 3 ⁄ 8 oz) or cultivation of 6 plants for personal use
Tourists in Brazil 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.
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 weed legal in Brazil?+
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Brazil.
Is weed decriminalized everywhere in Brazil?+
The recorded status for Brazil as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
How much weed can you possess in Brazil?+
The recorded possession limit is 40 g ( 1 + 3 ⁄ 8 oz).
What are the penalties for weed in Brazil?+
Decriminalized up to 40 g ( 1 + 3 ⁄ 8 oz) or cultivation of 6 plants for personal use
Can tourists use weed in Brazil?+
Tourists in Brazil 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.
Can you grow weed at home in Brazil?+
Home cultivation is recorded as: 6 plants.
When was this Brazil weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with weed into Brazil?+
No. weed is decriminalized in Brazil; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.
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