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