How much weed can you possess in Portugal?
Partly.
Weed is decriminalized in Portugal. Updated October 2026.
Possession limits
The recorded possession limit for weed in Portugal is 25 g ( 7 ⁄ 8 oz).
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Portugal.
Exceeding the recorded limit can engage these notes: Decriminalized up to 25 g ( 7 ⁄ 8 oz) of herb or 5 g ( 3 ⁄ 16 oz) of hashish
This is a long-tail extract of the main Portugal ruling, published only because a possession figure exists in the dataset.
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.