Do I have to declare cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) at Germany customs?

There is nothing to declare — cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.

What happens if I do not declare cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) in Germany?

Under Abgabenordnung, § 372 Absatz 1, if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.

Can I post or ship cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) to Germany instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you is outside this allowance.

Can I take cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) out of Germany?

Germany publishes no separate rule for taking cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Germany limit for cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Generalzolldirektion (German Customs Administration) states it in Kugeln im BH. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Somit ist insbesondere auch die Einfuhr von Cannabis zum Eigenkonsum aus dem Ausland weiterhin verboten und strafbar, egal in welcher Menge.”

How does Germany compare with other countries on cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 18 prohibit cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity), 2 limit it and 0 let it through. Germany is among the strictest.

How much Cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) can I bring into Germany?

Prohibited

You cannot bring Cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) into Germany.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Required — surrender

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Kugeln im BH Zoll (German Customs)

Questions about Cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) in Germany

How many cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) can I bring into Germany?: cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) may not be brought into Germany at all. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) at Germany customs?: There is nothing to declare — cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.
What happens if I do not declare cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) in Germany?: Under Abgabenordnung, § 372 Absatz 1, if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.
Can I post or ship cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) to Germany instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you is outside this allowance.
Can I take cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) out of Germany?: Germany publishes no separate rule for taking cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Germany limit for cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Generalzolldirektion (German Customs Administration) states it in Kugeln im BH. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Somit ist insbesondere auch die Einfuhr von Cannabis zum Eigenkonsum aus dem Ausland weiterhin verboten und strafbar, egal in welcher Menge.”
How does Germany compare with other countries on cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 18 prohibit cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity), 2 limit it and 0 let it through. Germany is among the strictest.

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