Is Cannabis / THC legal in Burkina Faso?

Legal status

Cannabis is a controlled drug under Burkina Faso's national drug code — use is punishable by 1 to 6 months' imprisonment and trafficking carries imprisonment; no legal recreational or medical regime; the maximum penalty is imprisonment

Consequences if caught

Cannabis is a controlled drug in Burkina Faso under Burkina Faso's national drug code (loi sur les stupéfiants), with no legal recreational regime. In Burkina Faso, drugs fall under the national drug code (loi sur les stupéfiants). Drug use is punishable by 1 to 6 months' imprisonment, and trafficking or import carries imprisonment; the precise trafficking article and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment.

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

In Burkina Faso, drugs fall under the national drug code (loi sur les stupéfiants). Drug use is punishable by 1 to 6 months' imprisonment, and trafficking or import carries imprisonment; the precise trafficking article and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. Cannabis is a controlled drug under the same law, with no legal recreational or medical 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 Burkina Faso’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.