Is weed legal in Colombia?

Partly.

Weed is decriminalized in Colombia. Updated October 2026.

Possession

22 g ( 3 ⁄ 4 oz)

Tourists

Tourists in Colombia 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

20 plants

Penalties

Decriminalized up to 22 g ( 3 ⁄ 4 oz) or cultivation of 20 plants for personal use

Recreational cannabis in Colombia: Decriminalized up to 22 g ( 3 ⁄ 4 oz) or cultivation of 20 plants for personal use.

The recorded ruling

WhereItsLegal indexes weed in Colombia as decriminalized. Recreational cannabis in Colombia: Decriminalized up to 22 g ( 3 ⁄ 4 oz) or cultivation of 20 plants for personal use.

The recorded possession limit for weed in Colombia is 22 g ( 3 ⁄ 4 oz).

Home cultivation is recorded as: 20 plants.

Recorded penalties or enforcement notes: Decriminalized up to 22 g ( 3 ⁄ 4 oz) or cultivation of 20 plants for personal use

Tourists in Colombia 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 Colombia?+

Partly — weed is decriminalized in Colombia.

Is weed decriminalized everywhere in Colombia?+

The recorded status for Colombia as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

How much weed can you possess in Colombia?+

The recorded possession limit is 22 g ( 3 ⁄ 4 oz).

What are the penalties for weed in Colombia?+

Decriminalized up to 22 g ( 3 ⁄ 4 oz) or cultivation of 20 plants for personal use

Can tourists use weed in Colombia?+

Tourists in Colombia 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 Colombia?+

Home cultivation is recorded as: 20 plants.

When was this Colombia weed ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-19.

Can you fly with weed into Colombia?+

No. weed is decriminalized in Colombia; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.

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