# Is cannabis legal in Maastricht? > 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. 15 cannabis listings in Maastricht on 420.camp; a listing is not proof of a licence. Source page: https://420.camp/fr/weed/netherlands/maastricht Verified: 2026-08-30 (rule reviewed against its source) Scope: Netherlands (inherited rule; not a separate local review). 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:** Restricted. Maastricht applies the Dutch-resident requirement to coffeeshop entry and sales. A tourist staying temporarily in the Netherlands should not assume eligibility to buy. Conditions: Minimum age 18+; Residents only. Rule jurisdiction: Maastricht. Reviewed: 2026-09-17. - **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. - **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 Maastricht 420.camp lists 15 cannabis venues in Maastricht: 15 coffeeshops. 13 show opening hours, 9 list a phone number, 14 have photos, 0 are confirmed by their owner or a licence check. Full list: https://420.camp/fr/weed/netherlands/maastricht ## 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) - [Maastricht — tourist access — official guidance](https://lokaleregelgeving.overheid.nl/CVDR720948/1) Consumption places and rules: https://420.camp/consume/netherlands/maastricht ## Visite à Maastricht : vérifier la résidence avant le départ > Préparez votre visite à Maastricht en vérifiant le critère de résidence, l’adresse du coffeeshop et ses conditions d’accès avant de partir. Source page: https://420.camp/fr/wiki/maastricht-coffeeshop-access-guide Published 2026-10-07, last updated 2026-10-07. Published by 420.camp — quote with attribution and a link (https://420.camp/license). ### Commencez par consulter la bonne source locale Les exigences de l’expérimentation néerlandaise sur l’approvisionnement contrôlé indiquent que le critère de résidence s’applique dans les communes frontalières participantes, dont Maastricht. Si vous venez de l’étranger, vérifiez ce point avant de vous rendre dans un établissement : un menu attrayant ne prouve pas que vous remplissez les conditions d’accès. [\[1\]](https://www.government.nl/themes/family-health-and-care/controlled-cannabis-supply-chain-experiment/requirements-for-coffee-shops-in-the-experiment) Consultez le catalogue de Maastricht pour comparer les adresses. Utilisez la carte ou l’option des établissements à proximité pour préparer votre trajet, puis vérifiez les informations à jour concernant le lieu choisi. ### Avant de partir Si vous résidez aux Pays-Bas, demandez à l’établissement choisi quelles pièces d’identité et quelles preuves de résidence valides il accepte. Confirmez les documents requis et l’adresse avant de partir. 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 manque de clarté, contactez l’établissement. ### Une recommandation peut-elle lever le critère de résidence ? Vérifiez d’abord la règle officielle et votre admissibilité. Une fiche d’établissement, un avis ou une recommandation ne remplace pas une condition de résidence. ### Si les informations ne concordent pas Conservez la source officielle et la réponse de l’établissement. Si l’adresse ou les horaires indiqués sont erronés, utilisez l’option de correction de la fiche. Examinez séparément les règles locales concernant l’achat et la consommation : ce guide vous aide à choisir une prochaine étape et à la vérifier, tandis que les règles associées en précisent les conditions. ### Sources - [Government of the Netherlands — experiment requirements](https://www.government.nl/themes/family-health-and-care/controlled-cannabis-supply-chain-experiment/requirements-for-coffee-shops-in-the-experiment)