Is Cannabis / THC legal in Cyprus?

Legal status

Cannabis is a Class B drug under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law of 1977 (Law No. 29(I)/1977, as amended) — recreational use illegal; personal possession criminal (up to 8 years, though small first offences in practice draw ~€400–1,000 fines); since 2003 possession of ≥3 cannabis plants or ≥30 g presumes intent to supply; trafficking up to life imprisonment (not yet imposed in practice); only a limited medical-cannabis framework exists; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment

Consequences if caught

Cannabis is a Class B drug in Cyprus under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law of 1977 (Law No. 29(I)/1977, as amended); recreational use is illegal. In Cyprus, drugs fall under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law of 1977 (Law No. 29(I)/1977), as amended, which sorts controlled substances into Classes A, B and C. Personal possession is a criminal offence — punishable by up to 12 years for a Class A drug, up to 8 years for Class B, and up to 4 years for Class C — though small-cannabis first offences in practice draw fines of about €400–1,000. Since 2003, possession at or above set quantities — three or more cannabis plants, 30 g or more of cannabis, or 10 g or more of prepared cocaine or opium — raises a presumption of intent to supply. Trafficking of a Class A or Class B drug is punishable by up to life imprisonment (a maximum not yet imposed in practice), and Class C trafficking by up to 8 years.

If prescribed or medical

Cannabis is available only through a limited medical-cannabis framework; it is not a general prescription medicine for travellers in this form.

Documentation

In Cyprus, drugs fall under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law of 1977 (Law No. 29(I)/1977), as amended, which sorts controlled substances into Classes A, B and C. Personal possession is a criminal offence — punishable by up to 12 years for a Class A drug, up to 8 years for Class B, and up to 4 years for Class C — though small-cannabis first offences in practice draw fines of about €400–1,000. Since 2003, possession at or above set quantities — three or more cannabis plants, 30 g or more of cannabis, or 10 g or more of prepared cocaine or opium — raises a presumption of intent to supply. Trafficking of a Class A or Class B drug is punishable by up to life imprisonment (a maximum not yet imposed in practice), and Class C trafficking by up to 8 years. Cannabis is a Class B drug; recreational use is illegal and only a limited medical-cannabis framework exists. 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 Cyprus’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.