Medical only (prescription)Tourist access: Prohibited · Medical access: Medical use only
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Latvia: possession of a small amount is an administrative offence with a fine, repeat or larger possession and any sale are crimes. Cannabis-based medicines can be prescribed and dispensed through pharmacies in narrow cases; CBD without THC is sold. No tourist channel.
Medical use only: The only legal route to cannabis in Latvia is a prescribed cannabinoid medicine dispensed through a pharmacy; there is no retail sale of flower. Last reviewed 2026-09-22.
How do you buy cannabis legally in Latvia?
Only a prescribed cannabinoid medicine from a pharmacy; there is no retail for flower.
Source: likumi.lv
Is cannabis legal in Latvia?
Buying cannabis in Latvia — what are the rules?Medical use only
There is no adult-use or recreational retail channel.
A foreign prescription is not a purchase route.
Answer verified on 2026-09-22. · Sources and references
Possession in Latvia — what are the rules?Prohibited
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Latvia: possession of a small amount is an administrative offence with a fine, repeat or larger possession and any sale are crimes. Possession outside a prescribed medicine is an offence.
Never carry cannabis across a national border.
Traces in luggage, vape cartridges or edibles count as possession.
Answer verified on 2026-09-22. · Sources and references
Tourist access in Latvia — what are the rules?Prohibited
Foreign nationals face the same penalties as residents, often with deportation added.
Do not bring cannabis or THC products into the country.
Answer verified on 2026-09-22. · Sources and references
Medical access in Latvia — what are the rules?Medical use only
Cannabis-based medicines can be prescribed in Latvia in narrow cases and are dispensed through pharmacies; this is a treatment route for residents, not a way for visitors to obtain cannabis.
Local registration or a local prescription is required; a foreign prescription is normally not enough.
Answer verified on 2026-09-22. · Sources and references
Can tourists buy cannabis in Latvia?
Visitors have no legal way to buy or use cannabis in Latvia. Only a prescribed cannabinoid medicine from a pharmacy; there is no retail for flower.
- Possession: Prohibited
Answer verified on 2026-09-22.
Sources and references
420.camp editorial review process
- Last reviewed
- 2026-09-22
- Next scheduled review
- 2026-12-21
This is a plain-language informational summary, not legal advice. Rules can change and may differ by municipality or venue. Check the linked official sources before acting.
Where to consume in Latvia
No verified consumption places are listed in Latvia yet. The consumption rules for Latvia are on the page linked below.
