What is Considered legal or Decriminalized in Portugal in 2026?

Here’s a summary of Portugal’s cannabis regulations as of 2025/2026. Laws change, and enforcement may vary, however this represents the most recent public or legal information.

• Possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use is decriminalized in Portugal but not legal, meaning you may may just be fined rather than face criminal charges.
• The legal amount of cannabis considered for personal use in Portugal 25 grams of cannabis flowers and 5 grams of resins or hash.
• Medical cannabis remains legal in Portugal provided it is prescribed by a Doctor.
• CBD remains legal in Portugal provided the THC level is below 0.2%.

What Considered Illegal in Portugal in 2026

• Cannabis cultivation is still considered illegal in Portugal.
• Recreational cannabis sales, distribution or trafficking still remains highly restricted in Portugal. Violation of these laws could lead to lengthy prison sentences.
• Public consumption of cannabis in Portugal is prohibited. Smoking cannabis in public places is considered an administrative offence.
• Possession of cannabis in Portugal beyond the defined limits with proven intentions to sell or distribute may be considered a criminal offence with very hash consequences. 

Summary

• If you can found with less than 25 grams of marijuana and less than 5 grams of hash in Portugal, it will not be treated as a criminal offense. However, you may face administrative sanctions such as fines, confiscation or referrals.
• Medical marijuana is considered legal in Portugal provided it is prescribed.
• Public consumption of cannabis in Portugal is restricted with administrative sanctions applicable.
• Cannabis cultivation, sale, trafficking or distribution is highly prohibited and considered a criminal offense.