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Essential Travel Tips

Carry your CBPM in its original pharmacy packaging with dispensing label. Never decant.

Bring a letter from your prescriber detailing the medicine, dose, and medical necessity. Keep it with your passport.

For Schengen countries, obtain a Schengen certificate for the country you are travelling to at least 2 weeks before travel.

For trips over 30 days with a 3-month+ supply, you may need a UK export licence. Apply at least 10 days before travel.

Check the entry rules for every country you transit through — not just your final destination.

Ensure your travel insurance covers pre-existing conditions and repatriation with your medication.

Schengen Area Travel: Some Schengen-area countries require a Schengen Certificate when travelling with controlled drugs. Countries marked ⚑ below require this document. Apply at least 2 weeks before you travel.  Download the official Article 75 Schengen Medical Certificate from the website of the country’s health authority you intend to travel to (e.g., the CAK in the Netherlands or equivalent Ministry of Health portal).

Country & Territory Directory

Travel Permitted
Do Not Travel With Prescription
Status Unconfirmed
Schengen Cert. Required
Albania
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis prescriptions are not recognised in Albania. A draft law has been published but is not yet in force. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Albania.

Andorra
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Andorra for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Andorra.

Armenia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Armenia. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Armenia.

Austria
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Austria with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. A form is required for stays of 5 or more days. Local access is restricted to oils and extracts only. Austria is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy; official form for stays of 5+ days; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

Belarus
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Belarus. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Belarus.

Belgium
Medical: Limited Rec: Decrim
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Belgium with up to 3 months of prescribed medical cannabis. Carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Local access is restricted to licensed medications only. Recreational possession of up to 3g is decriminalised. Belgium is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging (max 3 months supply)

Bosnia & Herzegovina
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Bulgaria
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is not legally recognised for medical use in Bulgaria. Small amounts carry a fine only for both medical and recreational possession. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Bulgaria.

Croatia
Medical: Limited Rec: Decrim
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Croatia with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Carry a prescription copy. Local medical access is limited to a maximum of 750mg/month THC. Small recreational amounts are decriminalised; larger amounts carry sentences of 3+ years. Croatia is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

Cyprus
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Cyprus with prescribed medical cannabis — contact the embassy first as no maximum is specified. A clinic letter is required. Recreational use carries a €400–1,000 first-time fine. Cyprus is in the Schengen area but separate application required.

Docs required: Import permit; clinic letter; contact Cyprus embassy before travel; original pharmacy packaging

Czech Republic
Medical: Limited Rec: Decrim
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter the Czech Republic with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Use the official form. Recreational possession of up to 15g flower or 5g hash is decriminalised (fine possible). Czech Republic is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; official form; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

Denmark
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Denmark with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Carry a prescription copy. Local access is limited via a pilot programme. Denmark is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

Estonia
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Estonia with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Use the official form. Local access is restricted. Estonia is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; official form; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

Faroe Islands
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

The Faroe Islands policy on importing prescribed cannabis is unclear. Contact the Danish embassy before travel. Local medical cannabis follows Danish rules. Recreational possession of up to 7.5g is punishable by fine.

Docs required: Contact Danish embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Finland
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Finland with up to 3 months of prescribed medical cannabis. Carry a prescription copy. Local access is restricted. Finland is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging (max 3 months supply)

France
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter France with up to 1 month of prescribed medical cannabis. Use the official form and carry a prescription copy. Local access is restricted to oils and extracts only. France is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; official form; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging (max 1 month supply)

Georgia
Medical: Legal Rec: Legal
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Georgia with up to 10 packs of prescribed medical cannabis. A prescription copy, clinic letter, and notary-certified translation are required. Recreational cannabis is legal but cannot be purchased or carried in public.

Docs required: Prescription copy; clinic letter; notary-certified documents; original pharmacy packaging (max 10 packs)

Germany
Medical: Legal Rec: Legal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Germany with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Use the official BtM form. Medical cannabis is widely accessible. Recreational possession of up to 25g in public or 50g at home is legal; 3 plants permitted. Germany is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; official BtM form; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

Gibraltar
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Gibraltar with prescribed medical cannabis. Local medical access is restricted. Recreational use is illegal.

Docs required: Prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Greece
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Greece with up to 2 packs or 5 types of prescribed medical cannabis. Carry a prescription copy. Local access is currently unavailable despite medical legalisation. Greece is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging (max 2 packs/5 types)

Guernsey
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
✓ Travel Permitted

Guernsey recognises UK medical cannabis prescriptions. Carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Medical cannabis is widely accessible. Recreational use is illegal.

Docs required: Prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging

Hungary
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Hungary does not recognise cannabis prescriptions from other jurisdictions. Local medical access exists but is limited to oils and extracts. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Hungary.

Iceland
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Iceland with up to 100 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Local access is restricted to oils and extracts. Iceland is in the Schengen area despite not being in the EU.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging (max 100 days supply)

Ireland
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis prescriptions from other jurisdictions are not recognised in Ireland. Cannabis remains a Schedule 1 controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017. Do not travel to Ireland with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Ireland.

Isle of Man
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
✓ Travel Permitted

The Isle of Man recognises UK medical cannabis prescriptions. Carry a prescription copy. Medical cannabis is widely accessible. Recreational use is illegal.

Docs required: Prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Italy
Medical: Legal Rec: Part-Decrim
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Italy with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Medical cannabis is widely accessible via GP. Recreational possession of up to 1.5g is partially decriminalised. Italy is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

Jersey
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
✓ Travel Permitted

Jersey recognises UK medical cannabis prescriptions. Carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Medical cannabis is widely accessible. Recreational use is illegal.

Docs required: Prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging

Kosovo
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Kosovo. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Kosovo.

Latvia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Latvia does not currently recognise medical cannabis prescriptions from other jurisdictions. Do not travel with cannabis to Latvia.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Latvia.

Liechtenstein
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Liechtenstein. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Liechtenstein.

Lithuania
Medical: Limited Rec: Part-Decrim
? Unconfirmed

Lithuanian policy on importing prescribed cannabis is unclear. Contact the VVKT Medicines Control authority before travel. Small amounts of recreational cannabis carry a fine of €50–300.

Docs required: Contact VVKT Medicines Control before travel; prescription copy; clinic letter

Luxembourg
Medical: Legal Rec: Legal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Luxembourg with prescribed medical cannabis. A prescription copy is recommended. Medical cannabis is widely accessible via GP. Recreational cannabis is legal with a 3g personal limit and right to grow. Luxembourg is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy recommended; original pharmacy packaging

Malta
Medical: Legal Rec: Legal
✗ Do Not Travel

Malta does not allow medical cannabis to be imported — confirmed by the Ministry of Health. Local medical cannabis is widely accessible via GP. Recreational possession of up to 7g is legal with right to grow.

Docs required: Do not travel to Malta with cannabis. Purchase locally if needed.

Moldova
Medical: Illegal Rec: Part-Decrim
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is not legally recognised for medical use in Moldova. Personal recreational amounts carry small fines. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Moldova.

Monaco
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Monaco. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Monaco.

Montenegro
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Montenegro. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Montenegro.

Netherlands
Medical: Legal Rec: Decrim
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter the Netherlands with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Use the official form and carry a prescription copy. Medical cannabis is widely accessible. Recreational possession of up to 5g is largely decriminalised; max 5 plants. Netherlands is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; official form; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

North Macedonia
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

North Macedonia policy on importing prescribed cannabis is unclear. Contact the embassy before travel. Local medical cannabis is widely accessible.

Docs required: Contact North Macedonia embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Northern Cyprus
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Northern Cyprus does not allow imports of controlled drugs including cannabis prescriptions. Local medical access exists but is very limited. Do not travel with cannabis to Northern Cyprus.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Northern Cyprus. Imports of controlled drugs are not allowed.

Norway
Medical: Legal Rec: Part-Decrim
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Norway with up to 7 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Local access is limited due to few willing clinicians. Recreational possession of up to 15g carries a fine only. Norway is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging (max 7 days supply)

Poland
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Poland with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Use the official form and carry a prescription copy with approval. Medical cannabis is widely accessible. Poland is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; official form; prescription copy; approval documentation; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

Portugal
Medical: Legal Rec: Decrim
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Portugal with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Local access is limited with few approved products. Recreational possession of up to 25g flower or 5g hash is largely decriminalised. Portugal is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

Romania
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Romania with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. A customs declaration is required on both arrival and departure. Local medical access is very restricted with no current products available.

Docs required: Prescription copy; customs declaration on arrival and departure; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

Russia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Russia. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Russia.

San Marino
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

San Marino does not recognise imported cannabis prescriptions. Local medical access is restricted to select conditions. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to San Marino.

Serbia
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Serbia does not recognise cannabis prescriptions from other jurisdictions. Local medical access is limited to oils and extracts only. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Serbia.

Slovakia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Slovakia with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Local medical and recreational cannabis is illegal. Slovakia is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

Slovenia
Medical: Limited Rec: Pending
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Slovenia with up to 1 month of prescribed medical cannabis. Carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Local access is restricted. Recreational legalisation is pending legislation. Slovenia is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging (max 1 month supply)

Spain
Medical: Pending Rec: Decrim
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Spain with up to 3 months of prescribed medical cannabis. Carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Medical regulation is pending legislation. Recreational possession of up to 100g is largely decriminalised. Spain is in the Schengen area.

Docs required: Travel permit from Medicine Agency; prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging (max 3 months supply)

Sweden
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✗ Do Not Travel

Sweden does not recognise cannabis prescriptions from other jurisdictions. UK prescriptions are not valid. Local access requires government approval. Do not travel to Sweden with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Sweden. UK prescriptions are not recognised.

Switzerland
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
⚑ Schengen Cert. required
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Switzerland with up to 30 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Use the official form and carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Local access is restricted to products with less than 1% THC. Switzerland is in the Schengen area despite not being in the EU.

Docs required: Schengen certificate; official form; prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging (max 30 days supply)

Turkey
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Turkey does not allow controlled drug imports including cannabis prescriptions. Local medical access is restricted to last-resort cases only. Do not travel to Turkey with cannabis — severe penalties apply.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Turkey. Imports of controlled drugs are not allowed.

Ukraine
Medical: Pending Rec: Part-Decrim
✗ Do Not Travel

Ukraine does not currently recognise cannabis prescriptions from other jurisdictions. Medical legalisation is pending via parliament. Personal recreational amounts of up to 5g are partially decriminalised. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Ukraine.

United Kingdom
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
✓ Travel Permitted

UK patients can travel domestically with their CBPM prescription. No maximum quantity specified for domestic travel, but a clinic letter is required. For stays over 3 months or importing a larger supply, a Home Office import permit is required. Always carry medicine in original pharmacy packaging with dispensing label.

Docs required: Clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging; prescription copy (3m+ supply: Home Office import permit required)

Vatican City
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Vatican City does not permit consumption or carrying of cannabis. See Italian law. Do not travel with cannabis to Vatican City.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Vatican City.

Canada
Medical: Legal Rec: Legal
✓ Travel Permitted

Cannabis is federally legal in Canada for both medical and recreational use. However, it is illegal to carry cannabis across Canadian international borders — including into or out of Canada. UK patients cannot bring their CBPM into Canada.

Docs required: N/A — UK patients cannot import CBPM into Canada

Greenland
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Greenland policy on importing prescribed cannabis is unclear. Contact the Danish embassy before travel. Cannabis is not legally accessible locally.

Docs required: Contact Danish embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

United States
Medical: Limited Rec: Limited
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis remains federally illegal in the USA. No international prescriptions are recognised. Severe penalties apply at federal borders regardless of state law. State laws vary — many states have legal medical or recreational programmes but only for residents. Never transport UK cannabis across US borders.

Docs required: Do not transport UK cannabis into the USA. Severe federal penalties apply regardless of state laws.

Anguilla
Medical: Illegal Rec: Decrim
? Unconfirmed

Anguilla has on-going political debate about medical cannabis. Personal possession is widely decriminalised but the exact amount is not defined. Travel status is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Anguilla authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Antigua & Barbuda
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Antigua & Barbuda is not currently available. Contact the local authorities or embassy before travel.

Docs required: Contact Antigua & Barbuda authorities before travel.

Aruba
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Aruba is not currently available. Contact the Dutch embassy before travel.

Docs required: Contact Dutch embassy before travel.

Bahamas
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for the Bahamas is not currently available. Contact the embassy before travel.

Docs required: Contact Bahamas authorities before travel.

Barbados
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Barbados is not currently available. Contact the embassy before travel.

Docs required: Contact Barbados authorities before travel.

Bermuda
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Bermuda is not currently available. Contact the UK consulate before travel.

Docs required: Contact UK Consulate in Bermuda before travel.

Bonaire
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Bonaire is not currently available. Contact the Dutch embassy before travel.

Docs required: Contact Dutch embassy before travel.

British Virgin Islands
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for the British Virgin Islands is not currently available. Contact the UK consulate before travel.

Docs required: Contact UK Consulate before travel.

Cayman Islands
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for the Cayman Islands is not currently available. Contact the UK consulate before travel.

Docs required: Contact UK Consulate in the Cayman Islands before travel.

Cuba
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis is illegal in Cuba for both medical and recreational use.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Cuba.

Curaçao
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Curaçao is not currently available. Contact the Dutch embassy before travel.

Docs required: Contact Dutch embassy before travel.

Dominica
Medical: Pending Rec: Decrim
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis legalisation is pending in Dominica. Recreational possession of up to 28g is widely decriminalised. Travel status is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Dominica authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Dominican Republic
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis is illegal in the Dominican Republic for both medical and recreational use.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to the Dominican Republic.

Grenada
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Grenada is not currently available. Contact the embassy before travel.

Docs required: Contact Grenada authorities before travel.

Guadeloupe
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Guadeloupe is an overseas territory of France. French cannabis laws apply — recreational use is illegal and local medical access is very restricted.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Guadeloupe.

Haiti
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis is illegal in Haiti for both medical and recreational use.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Haiti.

Jamaica
Medical: Limited Rec: Decrim
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is available in Jamaica. Small amounts (up to 2oz) are decriminalised. Travel status with a UK prescription is unclear — contact the Jamaican embassy before travel.

Docs required: Contact Jamaican embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Martinique
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Martinique is an overseas territory of France. French cannabis laws apply — recreational use is illegal and local medical access is very restricted.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Martinique.

Montserrat
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Montserrat is not currently available. Contact the UK consulate before travel.

Docs required: Contact UK Consulate before travel.

Puerto Rico
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Puerto Rico is a US territory. Medical cannabis is legal for private use. Recreational use is illegal. US federal law applies at borders — international prescriptions are not valid.

Docs required: Do not transport UK cannabis into Puerto Rico. US federal law applies.

Sint Maarten
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Sint Maarten is not currently available. Contact the Dutch embassy before travel.

Docs required: Contact Dutch embassy before travel.

St. Barthélemy
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

St. Barthélemy is a French overseas collectivity. French cannabis laws apply.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to St. Barthélemy.

St. Kitts & Nevis
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for St. Kitts & Nevis is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact St. Kitts & Nevis authorities before travel.

St. Lucia
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for St. Lucia is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact St. Lucia authorities before travel.

St. Martin
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

The French part of St. Martin follows French cannabis laws — recreational use is illegal.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to St. Martin (French side).

St. Vincent & Grenadines
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for St. Vincent & Grenadines is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact St. Vincent & Grenadines authorities before travel.

Trinidad & Tobago
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Trinidad & Tobago is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Trinidad & Tobago authorities before travel.

Turks & Caicos Islands
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for the Turks & Caicos Islands is not currently available. Contact the UK consulate before travel.

Docs required: Contact UK Consulate before travel.

US Virgin Islands
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

The US Virgin Islands are a US territory. US federal law applies at borders — international prescriptions are not valid.

Docs required: Do not transport UK cannabis into the US Virgin Islands. US federal law applies.

Belize
Medical: Legal Rec: Part-Decrim
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Belize with prescribed medical cannabis. Contact the embassy first and carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Medical cannabis is widely accessible. Up to 10g on private premises is decriminalised.

Docs required: Contact Belize embassy; prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging

Costa Rica
Medical: Legal Rec: Decrim
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Costa Rica with up to the amount needed for your stay. Carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Medical cannabis was recently legalised. Recreational consumption carries no criminal penalties.

Docs required: Prescription copy; clinic letter; original pharmacy packaging

El Salvador
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

El Salvador has no legal provision for cannabis consumption. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to El Salvador. Severe penalties apply.

Guatemala
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis is illegal in Guatemala. Status for travel with prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Guatemala.

Honduras
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis is illegal in Honduras. Status for travel with prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Honduras.

Mexico
Medical: Legal Rec: Legal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legal and widely accessible in Mexico. Recreational possession of up to 28g and up to 6 plants are legal. Travel status with a UK prescription is unclear — contact the Mexican embassy before travel.

Docs required: Contact Mexican embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Nicaragua
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis is illegal in Nicaragua.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Nicaragua.

Panama
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is accessible in Panama. Recreational use is illegal. Travel status with a UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Panamanian embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Argentina
Medical: Legal Rec: Part-Decrim
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legal and widely accessible in Argentina, subsidised by the government. Small recreational amounts are partially decriminalised in some cities (up to 15g). Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Argentinian embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Bolivia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis is illegal in Bolivia.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Bolivia.

Brazil
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legal in Brazil for terminally ill patients or as a last resort. Recreational use is illegal; police sometimes request a bribe to dismiss possession. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Brazilian embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Chile
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legal and widely accessible in Chile with up to 6 plants. Recreational use is illegal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Chilean embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Colombia
Medical: Legal Rec: Legal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legal and widely accessible in Colombia. Personal recreational possession and up to 20 plants are legal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Colombian embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Ecuador
Medical: Legal Rec: Legal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legal and widely accessible in Ecuador. Recreational possession of up to 10g and personal growing are legal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Ecuadorian embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Falkland Islands
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

The Falkland Islands policy on importing prescribed cannabis is unclear. Contact the UK Embassy before travel. Cannabis is not accessible locally.

Docs required: Contact UK Embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

French Guiana
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

French Guiana is an overseas territory of France. Cannabis rules follow French law — recreational use is illegal and local medical access is very restricted.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to French Guiana.

Guyana
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis is illegal in Guyana.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Guyana.

Paraguay
Medical: Legal Rec: Decrim
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legal in Paraguay. Recreational possession of up to 10g is widely decriminalised. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Paraguayan embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Peru
Medical: Legal Rec: Decrim
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legal in Peru. Recreational possession of up to 8g is widely decriminalised. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Peruvian embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Suriname
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis is illegal in Suriname.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Suriname.

Uruguay
Medical: Legal Rec: Legal
? Unconfirmed

Uruguay was the first country to fully legalise cannabis (2013). Medical and recreational cannabis are legal but purchasing requires residency registration. Cannabis cannot be imported — do not bring UK cannabis to Uruguay.

Docs required: Do not transport UK cannabis into Uruguay. Carry prescription documentation for reference only.

Venezuela
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis is illegal in Venezuela.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Venezuela.

🇵🇸 Palestine — State of Palestine

PatientsCann UK stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Palestine is not currently listed as a travel destination in our database. The ongoing humanitarian crisis means travel is not possible for the vast majority of the territory. We recognise Palestine as a sovereign state and support the right of Palestinians to freedom, dignity, and self-determination.

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Algeria
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis access exists only in extreme cases in Algeria. Recreational use is illegal. Do not travel with cannabis without consulting the embassy first.

Docs required: Contact Algerian embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Bahrain
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Bahrain for both medical and recreational use. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Bahrain. Severe penalties apply.

Egypt
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Egypt. Widespread local usage exists but enforcement is mixed. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Egypt.

Iran
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Iran for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Iran.

Iraq
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Iraq for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Iraq.

Israel
Medical: Legal Rec: Part-Decrim
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter Israel with prescribed medical cannabis. Contact the Israeli embassy first and carry a prescription copy and clinic letter. Medical cannabis is widely accessible. Personal recreational use is partially decriminalised. Declare medication at Ben Gurion Airport security.

Docs required: Contact Israeli embassy first; prescription copy; clinic letter; declare to customs at Ben Gurion Airport

Jordan
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Jordan for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Jordan.

Kuwait
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Kuwait. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Kuwait. Severe penalties apply.

Lebanon
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Medical cannabis has limited current access in Lebanon. Recreational use is illegal; widespread local usage exists with mixed enforcement. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Lebanon.

Libya
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Libya for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Libya.

Morocco
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Morocco has launched a new government regulatory framework for medical cannabis. Recreational use is illegal despite widespread local usage and mixed enforcement. Do not travel with cannabis as a UK patient.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Morocco.

Oman
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Oman. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Oman. Severe penalties apply.

Qatar
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Qatar. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Qatar. Severe penalties apply.

Saudi Arabia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Saudi Arabia. Severe penalties including possible death sentences apply for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis under any circumstances.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Saudi Arabia. Possible death sentence applies.

Syria
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Syria. Do not travel with cannabis. The FCDO advises against all travel to Syria.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Syria.

Tunisia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Tunisia for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Tunisia.

United Arab Emirates
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in the UAE. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply for both medical and recreational use. Even trace amounts in blood/urine can result in prosecution. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to the UAE. Severe penalties apply.

Yemen
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Yemen. Severe penalties apply. The FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Yemen. Severe penalties apply.

Burundi
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Burundi for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Burundi.

Comoros
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in the Comoros for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to the Comoros.

Djibouti
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Djibouti for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Djibouti.

Eritrea
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Eritrea for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Eritrea.

Ethiopia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Ethiopia for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Ethiopia.

Kenya
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Kenya for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Kenya.

Madagascar
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Madagascar for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Madagascar.

Malawi
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legally accessible in Malawi. Recreational use is illegal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Malawi authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Mauritius
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legally accessible in Mauritius. Recreational use is illegal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Mauritius authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Mayotte
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Mayotte is a French overseas department. French cannabis laws apply — recreational use is illegal and local medical access is very restricted.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Mayotte.

Mozambique
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Mozambique for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Mozambique.

Réunion
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Réunion is a French overseas department. French cannabis laws apply — recreational use is illegal and local medical access is very restricted.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Réunion.

Seychelles
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in the Seychelles for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to the Seychelles.

Somalia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Somalia. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Somalia.

South Sudan
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in South Sudan. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to South Sudan.

Sudan
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Sudan. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Sudan.

Tanzania
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Tanzania for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Tanzania.

Uganda
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Uganda for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Uganda.

Zambia
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legally accessible in Zambia. Recreational use is illegal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Zambian authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Zimbabwe
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legally accessible in Zimbabwe. Recreational use is illegal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Zimbabwean authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Ascension Island
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Ascension Island is a UK overseas territory. Medical cannabis access is restricted to oils and extracts only. Recreational use is illegal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact UK authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Benin
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Benin for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Benin.

Burkina Faso
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Burkina Faso. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Burkina Faso.

Cape Verde
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Cape Verde for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Cape Verde.

Gambia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in The Gambia for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to The Gambia.

Ghana
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Ghana has passed a new law legalising medical cannabis but local access is not yet available. Recreational use is illegal. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Ghana.

Guinea
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Guinea for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Guinea.

Guinea-Bissau
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Guinea-Bissau for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Guinea-Bissau.

Ivory Coast
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Ivory Coast for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Ivory Coast.

Liberia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Liberia for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Liberia.

Mali
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Mali for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Mali.

Mauritania
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Mauritania. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Mauritania. Severe penalties apply.

Niger
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Niger for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Niger.

Nigeria
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Nigeria for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Nigeria.

Senegal
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Senegal for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Senegal.

Sierra Leone
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Sierra Leone. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Sierra Leone. Severe penalties apply.

St. Helena
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

St. Helena is a UK overseas territory. Medical cannabis access is restricted to oils and extracts only. Recreational use is illegal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact UK authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Togo
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Togo for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Togo.

Tristan da Cunha
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Tristan da Cunha is a UK overseas territory. Medical cannabis access is restricted to oils and extracts only. Recreational use is illegal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact UK authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Angola
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Angola for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Angola.

Cameroon
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Cameroon for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Cameroon.

Central African Republic
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in the Central African Republic. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to the Central African Republic.

Chad
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Chad for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Chad.

Congo (DRC)
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to the DRC.

Congo (Republic)
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in the Republic of Congo. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to the Republic of Congo.

Equatorial Guinea
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Equatorial Guinea. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Equatorial Guinea. Severe penalties apply.

Gabon
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Gabon for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Gabon.

Rwanda
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legally accessible in Rwanda. Recreational use is illegal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Rwandan authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

São Tomé & Príncipe
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in São Tomé & Príncipe for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to São Tomé & Príncipe.

Botswana
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Botswana for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Botswana.

Eswatini
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Eswatini. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Eswatini. Severe penalties apply.

Lesotho
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legally accessible in Lesotho. Recreational use is illegal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Lesotho authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Namibia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Namibia for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Namibia.

South Africa
Medical: Legal Rec: Legal
? Unconfirmed

South Africa legalised private adult-use cannabis possession and cultivation in 2018. Medical cannabis is regulated and accessible. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear — exercise caution at airports.

Docs required: Contact South African authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging. Exercise caution at airports.

Bangladesh
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Bangladesh has restricted medical access through validated traditional practitioners. Recreational use is illegal. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Bangladesh.

Bhutan
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Bhutan for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Bhutan.

British Indian Ocean Territory
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in the British Indian Ocean Territory. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to the British Indian Ocean Territory.

India
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Medical cannabis access is increasing in India but remains restricted. Recreational use is illegal with severe penalties including likely prison sentences. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to India. Severe penalties apply.

Maldives
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in the Maldives for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to the Maldives.

Nepal
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Medical cannabis has restricted access in Nepal via limited cultivation. Recreational use is illegal with severe penalties. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Nepal. Severe penalties apply.

Pakistan
Medical: Pending Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Medical cannabis legalisation is under on-going government discussion in Pakistan. Recreational use is illegal. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Pakistan.

Sri Lanka
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Medical cannabis access in Sri Lanka is restricted to Ayurvedic practitioners only. Recreational use is illegal. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Sri Lanka.

China
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in China. Severe penalties including possible death sentences apply for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis under any circumstances.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to China. Possible death sentence applies.

Hong Kong
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Hong Kong. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Hong Kong. Severe penalties apply.

Japan
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Japan. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Japan. Severe penalties apply.

Macao
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Macao. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Macao. Severe penalties apply.

North Korea
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in North Korea. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. The FCDO advises against all travel to North Korea.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to North Korea.

South Korea
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✓ Travel Permitted

You can enter South Korea with up to 90 days of prescribed medical cannabis. Use the official form and carry a clinic letter and prescription copy. Local access is restricted to oils and extracts only. Recreational use is illegal.

Docs required: Official South Korean form; clinic letter; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging (max 90 days supply)

Taiwan
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Medical cannabis access in Taiwan is restricted to CBD products only with a prescription. Recreational use is illegal. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Taiwan.

Brunei
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Brunei. Severe penalties including possible death sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis under any circumstances.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Brunei. Possible death sentence applies.

Cambodia
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Medical cannabis has limited access via prescription in Cambodia. Recreational use is illegal. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Cambodia.

Christmas Island
Medical: Legal Rec: Legal
? Unconfirmed

Christmas Island is an Australian territory. Australian cannabis laws apply — medical cannabis is legal and personal cultivation is permitted. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Australian authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Indonesia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Indonesia. Severe penalties including possible death sentences apply for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis under any circumstances.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Indonesia. Possible death sentence applies.

Laos
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Laos for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Laos.

Malaysia
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Medical cannabis has limited access via prescription in Malaysia. Recreational use is illegal with possible death sentences for trafficking. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Malaysia. Severe penalties including possible death sentence apply.

Myanmar
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Myanmar. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. The FCDO advises against all travel to Myanmar. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Myanmar. Severe penalties apply.

Philippines
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Medical cannabis is legal and widely accessible in the Philippines. Recreational use is illegal. Do not travel with cannabis — only locally licensed products are permitted.

Docs required: Do not transport UK cannabis into the Philippines. Purchase locally if required.

Singapore
Medical: Limited Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Singapore does not recognise cannabis prescriptions from other jurisdictions. Local medical use is restricted to extraordinary circumstances only. Recreational use carries severe penalties including possible death sentences. Do not travel with cannabis under any circumstances.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Singapore. Possible death sentence applies.

Thailand
Medical: Legal
? Unconfirmed

Thailand removed cannabis from its narcotics list in 2022. Medical cannabis is established but regulations are evolving rapidly. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear — check latest Thai regulations before travel.

Docs required: Contact Thai embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging. Check current Thai regulations.

Timor-Leste
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Timor-Leste for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Timor-Leste.

Vietnam
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Vietnam for both medical and recreational use. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Vietnam.

Afghanistan
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Afghanistan under current Taliban governance. The FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Afghanistan.

Kazakhstan
Medical: Illegal Rec: Part-Decrim
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is not legally recognised for medical use in Kazakhstan. Recreational use at home only is partially decriminalised; severe penalties apply otherwise. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Kazakhstan.

Kyrgyzstan
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Kyrgyzstan. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Kyrgyzstan. Severe penalties apply.

Mongolia
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Mongolia. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Mongolia. Severe penalties apply.

Tajikistan
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Tajikistan. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Tajikistan. Severe penalties apply.

Turkmenistan
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Turkmenistan. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Turkmenistan.

Uzbekistan
Medical: Illegal Rec: Illegal
✗ Do Not Travel

Cannabis is illegal in Uzbekistan. Severe penalties including likely prison sentences apply. Do not travel with cannabis.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Uzbekistan. Severe penalties apply.

American Samoa
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

American Samoa is a US territory. US federal law applies — international prescriptions are not valid. Cannabis legal status information is not fully available.

Docs required: Do not transport UK cannabis into American Samoa. US federal law applies.

Australia
Medical: Legal Rec: Decrim
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legal federally in Australia since 2016. The ACT has legalised small amounts recreationally. Australian biosecurity laws are strict — declare all medication on arrival. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Australian embassy before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging; declare on arrival biosecurity form

Cook Islands
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for the Cook Islands is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Cook Islands authorities before travel.

Fiji
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Fiji is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Fiji authorities before travel.

French Polynesia
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

French Polynesia is a French overseas collectivity. French cannabis laws apply — recreational use is illegal.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to French Polynesia.

Guam
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Guam is a US territory. US federal law applies at borders — international prescriptions are not valid.

Docs required: Do not transport UK cannabis into Guam. US federal law applies.

Kiribati
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Kiribati is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Kiribati authorities before travel.

Marshall Islands
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for the Marshall Islands is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Marshall Islands authorities before travel.

Micronesia
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Micronesia is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Micronesia authorities before travel.

Nauru
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Nauru is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Nauru authorities before travel.

New Caledonia
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

New Caledonia is a French special collectivity. French cannabis laws apply — recreational use is illegal.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to New Caledonia.

New Zealand
Medical: Legal Rec: Illegal
? Unconfirmed

Medical cannabis is legal in New Zealand. Recreational use is illegal. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear — contact the New Zealand authorities before travel.

Docs required: Contact New Zealand Ministry of Health before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Niue
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Niue is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Niue authorities before travel.

Norfolk Island
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Norfolk Island is an Australian territory. Australian cannabis laws apply. Travel status with UK prescription is unclear.

Docs required: Contact Australian authorities before travel; prescription copy; original pharmacy packaging

Northern Mariana Islands
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

The Northern Mariana Islands are a US territory. US federal law applies at borders — international prescriptions are not valid.

Docs required: Do not transport UK cannabis into the Northern Mariana Islands. US federal law applies.

Palau
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Palau is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Palau authorities before travel.

Papua New Guinea
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Papua New Guinea is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Papua New Guinea authorities before travel.

Pitcairn Islands
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for the Pitcairn Islands is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact UK authorities before travel.

Samoa
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Samoa is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Samoa authorities before travel.

Solomon Islands
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for the Solomon Islands is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Solomon Islands authorities before travel.

Tokelau
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Tokelau is a New Zealand territory. New Zealand cannabis laws apply. Travel status is unclear.

Docs required: Contact New Zealand authorities before travel.

Tonga
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Tonga is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Tonga authorities before travel.

Tuvalu
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Tuvalu is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Tuvalu authorities before travel.

Vanuatu
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Cannabis legal status information for Vanuatu is not currently available.

Docs required: Contact Vanuatu authorities before travel.

Wallis & Futuna
Status Unknown
? Unconfirmed

Wallis & Futuna is a French overseas collectivity. French cannabis laws apply — recreational use is illegal.

Docs required: Do not travel with cannabis to Wallis & Futuna.

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Disclaimer: This guide is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify with the relevant embassy or consulate before travelling. PatientsCann UK accepts no liability for issues arising from travel with cannabis-based medicines. Data sourced from PatientsCann UK research and publicly available information. If you have updated information to share, email info@patientscann.org.uk.