Tourists
Visitors to Uruguay are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Is weed legal in Uruguay?
Yes.
Weed is legal in Uruguay. Updated October 2026.
Home grow
six plants
Year changed
2013
Recreational cannabis in Uruguay: Legal, but buying prohibited for non-residents.
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes weed in Uruguay as legal. Recreational cannabis in Uruguay: Legal, but buying prohibited for non-residents.
Home cultivation is recorded as: six plants.
Visitors to Uruguay are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
The last recorded status change year is 2013.
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
- 2013
Last recorded change to this legal status.
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Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Uruguay?+
Yes — weed is legal in Uruguay.
Is weed legal everywhere in Uruguay?+
The recorded status for Uruguay as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
Can tourists use weed in Uruguay?+
Visitors to Uruguay are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Can you grow weed at home in Uruguay?+
Home cultivation is recorded as: six plants.
When was this Uruguay weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19, with a recorded law date of 2013.
Can you fly with weed into Uruguay?+
Domestic legality in Uruguay does not make it legal to carry weed across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.
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