Can tourists use weed in Chile?
Partly.
Weed is decriminalized in Chile. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
Tourists in Chile 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 Chile.
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 Chile?+
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Chile.
Is weed decriminalized everywhere in Chile?+
The recorded status for Chile as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
What are the penalties for weed in Chile?+
Decriminalized for possession and cultivation
Can tourists use weed in Chile?+
Tourists in Chile 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 Chile weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with weed into Chile?+
No. weed is decriminalized in Chile; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.