Can I bring Cannabis and CBD Products to Germany?
Cannabis and CBD Products→Germany
⚠️ Allowed with Conditions
📋 Carrying Limits
✅ Declaration Requirements
⚠️Recreational cannabis cannot be imported, and declaring it does not make it lawful; customs can seize it. Cannabis prescribed by a doctor and carried as travel needs is exempt from the BfArM permit requirement; carry the prescription and only the quantity needed for the trip. Certificate rules depend on the route: citizens of Schengen states on trips of up to 30 days to Schengen states (including Germany) need an Article 75 Schengen certificate completed by the doctor and certified before departure; for travel to countries outside the Schengen states, BfArM recommends a certified multilingual doctor's certificate, and the rules of each destination or transit country apply. Using the green exit at airports or ports counts as a customs declaration by conduct; it does not replace these documents. If you are unsure whether your medicine or quantity qualifies, declare it orally to customs.
Form needed: Medical cannabis only: prescription; certified Article 75 Schengen certificate for citizens of Schengen states on trips of up to 30 days to Schengen states; for travel to non-Schengen countries a certified multilingual doctor's certificate is recommended
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Last Updated:October 20, 2026
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📝 Important Notes
- •⚠️ CONDITIONAL — Domestic Use Legal, Import Restricted
- •Germany legalized recreational cannabis in April 2024 (CanG law):
- •Domestic Rules (2026):
- •Adults 18+ may possess up to 25g (dried weight) for personal use
- •Up to 50g at their residence or habitual residence in Germany — this is the total, not 25g on top of 50g
- •Home cultivation: up to 3 plants at the same time per adult, only at their residence or habitual residence in Germany
- •A residence requires living there for at least six months, and a habitual residence means staying not merely temporarily (presumed after six months), so short-term visitors do not qualify
- •Cannabis clubs (Anbauvereinigungen) can grow and distribute to members — members must be 18+ and have a residence or habitual residence in Germany
- •These domestic possession limits are not import allowances
- •⚠️ IMPORT RULES:
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a translated doctor's prescription for Cannabis and CBD Products?
While not mandatory in all countries, to avoid delays, it's recommended to carry an English translation of your prescription or a doctor's letter, and ensure Cannabis and CBD Products is kept in its original packaging with labels.
❓ More Questions
Can I bring cannabis to Germany?
Not recreational cannabis. Even though domestic use is legal, importing recreational cannabis is still a criminal offense under German law. You cannot bring it from any country, including the Netherlands. The exception is cannabis prescribed by a doctor and carried as travel needs: bring your prescription and only the quantity you need for the trip. Citizens of Schengen states on trips of up to 30 days to Schengen states also need a certified Article 75 Schengen certificate; for travel to countries outside the Schengen states, a certified multilingual doctor's certificate is recommended and the rules of each destination or transit country apply.
Where can I buy cannabis in Germany?
Through Cannabis Social Clubs (Anbauvereinigungen) — member-only cultivation associations. Members must be 18+ and have a residence or habitual residence in Germany, so short-term tourists cannot join. No commercial sales or coffee shops like Netherlands. Adults can also grow up to 3 plants at their residence or habitual residence in Germany. Medical cannabis is dispensed only by pharmacies against a doctor's prescription.
Is CBD legal in Germany?
It depends on the product. CBD itself is not covered by the cannabis definition of the Consumer Cannabis Act, but a low THC content does not by itself make a CBD product legal. CBD is a prescription-only medicine ingredient, whether a product is a medicine is decided case by case, and CBD foods and supplements are not lawfully marketable because CBD has not been authorised as a novel food (status April 2025). CBD products are widely available at shops, pharmacies, and online, but check the classification of the specific product.
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