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