Can tourists use weed in Brazil?
Partly.
Weed is decriminalized in Brazil. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
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.
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Brazil.
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 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.