# Is cannabis legal in Amsterdam? > Tolerated. Buying cannabis from a licensed coffeeshop is formally still an offense, but under the Dutch 'gedoogbeleid' toleration policy it is not prosecuted when the rules are met (18+, valid ID, maximum 5g per purchase/day). Ten municipalities run a controlled-supply experiment. Conditions: Minimum age 18+. Rule jurisdiction: Netherlands. Reviewed: 2026-08-30. 140 cannabis listings in Amsterdam on 420.camp; a listing is not proof of a licence. Source page: https://420.camp/fr/weed/netherlands/amsterdam Verified: local legal details are not confirmed; check the local rules before acting Published by 420.camp — quote with attribution and a link (https://420.camp/license). ## Facts - **Catalogue content updated:** 2026-10-14 - **Legal status:** Tolerated. Buying cannabis from a licensed coffeeshop is formally still an offense, but under the Dutch 'gedoogbeleid' toleration policy it is not prosecuted when the rules are met (18+, valid ID, maximum 5g per purchase/day). Ten municipalities run a controlled-supply experiment. Conditions: Minimum age 18+. Rule jurisdiction: Netherlands. Reviewed: 2026-08-30. - **Can tourists buy:** Allowed with conditions. Amsterdam coffeeshop operators report admitting visitors aged 18 or over with original valid identification. Check the venue’s entry rules; coffeeshop sales operate under a toleration policy, not unrestricted retail legality. Conditions: Minimum age 18+. Rule jurisdiction: Amsterdam. Reviewed: 2026-09-17. - **Overview of Netherlands (not a local permission):** The Netherlands uses a coffeeshop model: selling cannabis remains formally illegal but is officially tolerated when the rules are followed, and ten municipalities run a controlled-supply experiment. You must be 18+ with ID, and can buy up to 5 g per purchase/day. Tourist access depends on the municipality — Breda, Heerlen and Maastricht apply a residence criterion. - **Context source reviewed:** 2026-08-30 (Netherlands; inherited context) - **Medical access:** Medical use only. Medicinal cannabis is supplied by pharmacies on prescription. Coffeeshop purchases are a separate system and do not replace prescribed, pharmaceutical-quality cannabis. Conditions: Prescription or medical card required. Rule jurisdiction: Netherlands. Reviewed: 2026-09-17. - **Possession limit:** Tolerated. Possession of a small personal quantity (up to about 5g) is tolerated rather than formally legalized under the soft-drugs toleration policy. Larger amounts are not covered. Conditions: Minimum age 18+. Rule jurisdiction: Netherlands. Reviewed: 2026-08-30. - **Public consumption:** Restricted. Smoking cannabis on the street is banned in Amsterdam's old city centre (including the Red Light District) and fines apply; outside designated ban zones, general public-nuisance rules still apply. Rule jurisdiction: Amsterdam. Reviewed: 2026-08-30. - **On-site consumption:** Tolerated. Consuming cannabis inside coffeeshops is generally tolerated where the venue permits it; house rules and municipal conditions apply. Conditions: Minimum age 18+. Rule jurisdiction: Netherlands. Reviewed: 2026-08-30. - **Minimum age:** 18+ (purchase, tourist access, possession, on-site consumption) - **Important restrictions:** Tolerated is not the same as legal: the sale remains a formal offense that is simply not enforced when conditions are met. There is no national THC cap; coffeeshops are not a fully legalized retail market. Toleration applies to small personal amounts only; more than the tolerated quantity is not covered. Tolerated is not legal. Check the product-specific medical conditions and dispensing requirements. Travel and import permissions must be checked separately. ## Venues in Amsterdam 420.camp lists 140 cannabis venues in Amsterdam: 119 coffeeshops, 11 private clubs, 10 medical dispensaries. 136 show opening hours, 66 list a phone number, 122 have photos, 0 are confirmed by their owner or a licence check. 12 admit members only. Full list: https://420.camp/fr/weed/netherlands/amsterdam ## Sources - [Netherlands legal reference](https://www.government.nl/themes/family-health-and-care/drugs/toleration-policy-regarding-soft-drugs-and-coffee-shops) - [Netherlands — medical access — official guidance](https://english.cannabisbureau.nl/medicinal-cannabis/patient-information) - [Amsterdam — tourist access — coffeeshop operator guidance](https://thecoffeeshops.com/pages/house-rules-faq) - [Amsterdam — official supporting guidance](https://lokaleregelgeving.overheid.nl/CVDR691619/1) Consumption places and rules: https://420.camp/consume/netherlands/amsterdam ## Coffeeshops à Amsterdam : choisir le bon type d’établissement > Préparez une visite à Amsterdam en vérifiant le type d’établissement, l’adresse exacte et les conditions d’accès auprès des sources locales. Source page: https://420.camp/fr/wiki/amsterdam-coffeeshop-visit-guide Published 2026-10-07, last updated 2026-10-07. Published by 420.camp — quote with attribution and a link (https://420.camp/license). Commencer par la bonne source locale Les informations de la municipalité d’Amsterdam distinguent les coffeeshops disposant d’une déclaration de tolérance des boutiques de souvenirs qui vendent du cannabis. Consultez une fiche de coffeeshop et vérifiez l’adresse ainsi que l’exploitant : toutes les boutiques sur le thème du cannabis ne proposent pas le même service. [\[1\]](https://www.amsterdam.nl/stadsdelen/centrum/aanpak-binnenstad/souvenirwinkels/) Consultez le répertoire d’Amsterdam pour comparer les adresses. Utilisez la carte ou l’option des établissements les plus proches pour préparer votre trajet, puis vérifiez les informations à jour concernant le lieu choisi. Avant de partir Renseignez-vous sur les exigences actuelles concernant les pièces d’identité et l’accès avant votre première visite. L’application du critère national de résidence varie selon les communes ; la règle nationale ne permet donc pas, à elle seule, de confirmer qu’un coffeeshop particulier à Amsterdam vous admettra. [\[2\]](https://www.government.nl/themes/family-health-and-care/drugs/toleration-policy-regarding-soft-drugs-and-coffee-shops) Vérifiez l’adresse exacte, et pas seulement le nom de l’établissement. Consultez les horaires du jour de votre visite. Si une condition d’accès ou le service indiqué n’est pas clair, contactez l’établissement. Une boutique de souvenirs est-elle un coffeeshop ? Tenez compte de la distinction faite par la municipalité, puis vérifiez le lieu précis. Une enseigne évoquant le cannabis ne remplace pas l’autorisation effective d’un coffeeshop. [\[1\]](https://www.amsterdam.nl/stadsdelen/centrum/aanpak-binnenstad/souvenirwinkels/) Si les informations ne concordent pas Conservez la source officielle et la réponse de l’établissement. Si l’adresse ou les horaires sont incorrects, utilisez l’option de signalement prévue par la fiche. Vérifiez séparément les règles locales concernant l’achat et la consommation : ce guide aide à choisir et à vérifier la prochaine étape, tandis que les règles liées fournissent des précisions sur leurs conditions. ### Sources - [Amsterdam municipality — souvenir shops and cannabis](https://www.amsterdam.nl/stadsdelen/centrum/aanpak-binnenstad/souvenirwinkels/) - [Government of the Netherlands — coffeeshop toleration criteria](https://www.government.nl/themes/family-health-and-care/drugs/toleration-policy-regarding-soft-drugs-and-coffee-shops)