Can tourists use weed in Uruguay?
Yes.
Weed is legal in Uruguay. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
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.
Yes — weed is legal in Uruguay.
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 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.