Possession
25 g ( 7 ⁄ 8 oz)
Is weed legal in Portugal?
Partly.
Weed is decriminalized in Portugal. Updated October 2026.
Tourists
Tourists in Portugal 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.
Penalties
Decriminalized up to 25 g ( 7 ⁄ 8 oz) of herb or 5 g ( 3 ⁄ 16 oz) of hashish
Year changed
2001
Recreational cannabis in Portugal: Decriminalized up to 25 g ( 7 ⁄ 8 oz) of herb or 5 g ( 3 ⁄ 16 oz) of hashish.
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes weed in Portugal as decriminalized. Recreational cannabis in Portugal: Decriminalized up to 25 g ( 7 ⁄ 8 oz) of herb or 5 g ( 3 ⁄ 16 oz) of hashish.
The recorded possession limit for weed in Portugal is 25 g ( 7 ⁄ 8 oz).
Recorded penalties or enforcement notes: Decriminalized up to 25 g ( 7 ⁄ 8 oz) of herb or 5 g ( 3 ⁄ 16 oz) of hashish
Tourists in Portugal 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.
The last recorded status change year is 2001.
Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.
Long-tail notes
Law timeline
- 2001
Last recorded change to this legal status.
How Portugal compares nearby
Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Portugal?+
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Portugal.
Is weed decriminalized everywhere in Portugal?+
The recorded status for Portugal as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
How much weed can you possess in Portugal?+
The recorded possession limit is 25 g ( 7 ⁄ 8 oz).
What are the penalties for weed in Portugal?+
Decriminalized up to 25 g ( 7 ⁄ 8 oz) of herb or 5 g ( 3 ⁄ 16 oz) of hashish
Can tourists use weed in Portugal?+
Tourists in Portugal 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 Portugal weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19, with a recorded law date of 2001.
Can you fly with weed into Portugal?+
No. weed is decriminalized in Portugal; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.
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