Is Cannabis / THC legal in Croatia?

Legal status

Recreational personal-use possession a MISDEMEANOR since 2013 (fine €660–2,650, no statutory quantity); medical cannabis legal since 2015 (0.75 g THC/month, residents)

Consequences if caught

Since 1 January 2013, personal-use possession of ANY drug has been reclassified from a criminal offence (kazneno djelo) to a MISDEMEANOR (prekršaj): a fine of roughly €660–€2,650, possible short misdemeanor detention of up to 90 days, and confiscation — but no arrest for possession alone. There is NO statutory 'personal use' quantity; courts decide case-by-case. Medical cannabis has been legal since October 2015 (prescription, capped at 0.75 g THC/month, residents only). Cultivation or production without intent to sell is a criminal offence (6 months–5 years); sale, import, export or possession for sale is criminal (3–12 years), with aggravated cases (near schools, to children, organized) up to 15–20 years.

If prescribed or medical

Medical cannabis is legal since October 2015 — prescription, capped at 0.75 g THC per month, residents only; recreational possession is a misdemeanor.

Documentation

Medical cannabis has been legal since October 2015 (prescription, capped at 0.75 g THC per month, residents only). There is no statutory 'personal use' quantity — courts decide case-by-case. Note: claims of a 2026 reform introducing a 5 g cannabis threshold are NOT supported by any primary source and should be disregarded. 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 Croatia’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.