Tourists
Tourists are not exempt. Recreational Cannabis is illegal in Cape Verde; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
Is weed legal in Cape Verde?
No.
Weed is illegal in Cape Verde. Updated October 2026.
Cape Verde
Recreational cannabis in Cape Verde: Illegal.
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes weed in Cape Verde as illegal. Recreational cannabis in Cape Verde: Illegal.
Tourists are not exempt. Recreational Cannabis is illegal in Cape Verde; 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.
Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Cape Verde?+
No — weed is illegal in Cape Verde.
Is weed illegal everywhere in Cape Verde?+
The recorded status for Cape Verde as a whole is illegal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
Can tourists use weed in Cape Verde?+
Tourists are not exempt. Recreational Cannabis is illegal in Cape Verde; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
When was this Cape Verde weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with weed into Cape Verde?+
No. weed is illegal in Cape Verde; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.
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