# 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/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/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 ## Maastricht coffeeshops: check residency before the journey > Plan a Maastricht visit using the correct local retail or medical source, the exact address, current access conditions and opening hours. Source page: https://420.camp/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). ### Start with the right local source The government’s controlled-supply experiment requirements say the residence criterion applies in participating border municipalities, including Maastricht. A foreign visitor should check this before travelling to a shop; an attractive menu does not establish eligibility. [\[1\]](https://www.government.nl/themes/family-health-and-care/controlled-cannabis-supply-chain-experiment/requirements-for-coffee-shops-in-the-experiment) Open the [Maastricht catalogue](/weed/netherlands/maastricht) to compare addresses. Use the map or nearest-venues option for the journey, then check the current information for the premises you selected. ### Before setting off If you live in the Netherlands, ask the selected shop which valid ID and proof of residence it accepts. Confirm these documents and the address before leaving. - Match the exact address, not only the business name. - Check the opening hours for the day of the visit. - Contact the venue if an access condition or the listed service is unclear. ### Can a shop recommendation remove the residence requirement? Check the government rule and your eligibility first. A listing, review or referral does not override a residency requirement. ### If the information does not match Save the official source and the venue’s reply. Use the listing’s correction option for an incorrect address or hours. Read the local purchase and consumption dimensions separately; this visit guide helps you choose and verify a next step, while the linked rules explain its 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)