Is Benzodiazepines legal in Iceland?

Legal status

Controlled under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 — consumption itself not criminalised but possession is (personal possession draws a progressive fine); import/export/sale/production/distribution up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (raised 10→12 in 2001); the maximum penalty is imprisonment

Consequences if caught

Benzodiazepines is controlled in Iceland under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001).

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

In Iceland, drugs fall under the Narcotics Act No. 65/1974 (the Act on Habit-Forming and Narcotic Substances). Consumption itself is not criminalised, but possession is — personal possession draws a progressive fine. Import, export, sale, production and distribution carry up to 6 years under the Narcotics Act, rising to up to 12 years under Article 173a of the General Penal Code (the maximum was raised from 10 to 12 years in 2001). Cannabis is controlled under the same Narcotics Act framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Iceland’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.