Can tourists use weed in Portugal?
Partly.
Weed is decriminalized in Portugal. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
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.
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Portugal.
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 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.