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

Under Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, Guia para Viajantes, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under AT, Guia para Viajantes: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under RGIT, artigo 108.º n.º 2, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) to Portugal 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 travels under the same allowance.

Does the Portugal 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?

Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) states it in Lei de Combate à Droga - Artigo 21.º. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Portugal 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. Portugal is among the strictest.

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

Prohibited

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

Carried Not allowed

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

Lei de Combate à Droga - Artigo 21.º Diário da República

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

How many cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) can I bring into Portugal?: cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) may not be brought into Portugal 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 Portugal 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 Portugal?: Under Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, Guia para Viajantes, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under AT, Guia para Viajantes: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under RGIT, artigo 108.º n.º 2, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) to Portugal 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 travels under the same allowance.
Can I take cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal 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?: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) states it in Lei de Combate à Droga - Artigo 21.º. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Portugal 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. Portugal is among the strictest.

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