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Q: Buying cannabis in Portugal — what are the rules?

Medical use only. Medical cannabis requires a prescription and dispensing through the regulated medical supply system. Confirm the particular product and eligibility with the prescriber and pharmacy. Conditions: Prescription or medical card required.

Q: Possession in Portugal — what are the rules?

Restricted. Since 2001, possessing a small personal quantity (roughly up to a 10-day supply, around 25g of herbal cannabis or 5g of hashish) is not a crime but an administrative matter that can still lead to a fine or referral to a dissuasion commission. Conditions: Minimum age 18+.

Q: Medical access in Portugal — what are the rules?

Medical use only. Medical cannabis requires a prescription and dispensing through the regulated medical supply system. Confirm the particular product and eligibility with the prescriber and pharmacy. Conditions: Prescription or medical card required.

Q: Public consumption in Portugal — what are the rules?

Restricted. Consuming cannabis is treated as an administrative offense rather than a crime, but it is not authorized; public use can still draw a fine or a referral to a dissuasion commission. Conditions: Minimum age 18+.

78 venues · 42 cities

Medical use onlyMedical access: Medical use only

Before visiting a club

Find a club nearby and open its listing for the address and contact.
Ask the club whether you can join, what its minimum age is, and whether an introduction or appointment is needed.
Confirm the ID to bring, membership fee and opening hours before setting off.
Ask what is available to members and whether on-site use is permitted. The club decides whether to admit you.

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Medical use only: Medical cannabis requires a prescription and dispensing through the regulated medical supply system. Confirm the particular product and eligibility with the prescriber and pharmacy. Conditions: Prescription or medical card required. Last reviewed 2026-09-17.

Source: infarmed.pt

Last reviewed2026-09-17

Full law guide for Portugal

Is cannabis legal in Portugal?

Buying cannabis in Portugal — what are the rules?Medical use only

Prescription or medical card required

Check the product-specific medical conditions and dispensing requirements. Travel and import permissions must be checked separately.

Answer verified on 2026-09-17. · Sources and references

Possession in Portugal — what are the rules?Restricted

Since 2001, possessing a small personal quantity (roughly up to a 10-day supply, around 25g of herbal cannabis or 5g of hashish) is not a crime but an administrative matter that can still lead to a fine or referral to a dissuasion commission.

Minimum age 18+

Decriminalized: not a legal market — personal use may still carry administrative penalties.

Decriminalized is not legal: amounts above the personal threshold can be prosecuted as trafficking.

You can still be fined or referred to a 'Commission for the Dissuasion of Drug Addiction'.

Answer verified on 2026-09-17. · Sources and references

Public consumption in Portugal — what are the rules?Restricted

Consuming cannabis is treated as an administrative offense rather than a crime, but it is not authorized; public use can still draw a fine or a referral to a dissuasion commission.

Minimum age 18+

Decriminalized: not a legal market — personal use may still carry administrative penalties.

Not formally permitted; consumption is only decriminalized, not legalized.

Answer verified on 2026-09-17. · Sources and references

Tourist access in Portugal — what are the rules?

The medical pathway does not itself confirm access for visitors or acceptance of a foreign prescription. Confirm your eligibility and required documents with the regulator or dispensing pharmacy before travelling.

Check the product-specific medical conditions and dispensing requirements. Travel and import permissions must be checked separately.

Answer verified on 2026-09-17. · Sources and references

Medical access in Portugal — what are the rules?Medical use only

Prescription or medical card required

Check the product-specific medical conditions and dispensing requirements. Travel and import permissions must be checked separately.

Answer verified on 2026-09-17. · Sources and references

Cannabis venues in Portugal at a glance

How many cannabis venues are listed in Portugal?

420.camp lists 78 cannabis venues in Portugal: 51 pharmacies, 25 cbd & hemp shops, 2 private clubs.

What do the listings in Portugal include?

Opening hours: 74. Phone number: 67. Photos: 74. Confirmed by the owner or a licence check: 0.

Do venues in Portugal admit members only?

3 admit members only.

Sources and references

Portugal — medical access — official guidanceTier 1 · www.infarmed.pt

420.camp editorial review process

Last reviewed: 2026-09-17
Next scheduled review: 2026-11-27

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.

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