Is weed legal in Somalia?

No.

Weed is illegal in Somalia. Updated October 2026.

Tourists

Tourists are not exempt. Recreational Cannabis is illegal in Somalia; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.

Recreational cannabis in Somalia: Illegal.

The recorded ruling

WhereItsLegal indexes weed in Somalia as illegal. Recreational cannabis in Somalia: Illegal.

Tourists are not exempt. Recreational Cannabis is illegal in Somalia; 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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Frequently asked

Is weed legal in Somalia?+

No — weed is illegal in Somalia.

Is weed illegal everywhere in Somalia?+

The recorded status for Somalia as a whole is illegal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

Can tourists use weed in Somalia?+

Tourists are not exempt. Recreational Cannabis is illegal in Somalia; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.

When was this Somalia weed ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-19.

Can you fly with weed into Somalia?+

No. weed is illegal in Somalia; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.

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