Is Cannabis / THC legal in Finland?

Legal status

Use/possession criminal (Criminal Code Ch 50 §2a) — small amount = summary day-fines (≤10 g hash/≤15 g cannabis ≈ 10–20 day-fines, no court); no soft/hard distinction; waiver possible; medical Sativex-only

Consequences if caught

Under the Narcotics Act (373/2008) §5 and Criminal Code Chapter 50, use and possession are criminal. Unlawful use of narcotics (Ch 50 §2a) — personal use or a small amount — carries a fine or up to 6 months, in practice summary income-based day-fines (≤10 g hashish or ≤15 g cannabis ≈ 10–20 day-fines, with no court unless the defendant requests one). A narcotics offence (Ch 50 §1) carries a fine or up to 2 years; an aggravated narcotics offence (Ch 50 §2) up to 10 years. There is NO soft/hard distinction (cannabis is judged most leniently only by practice, not statute). Punishment may be WAIVED for an insignificant amount or if the offender accepts treatment. A 2019–2020 citizens' initiative to decriminalize personal use, possession and small cultivation was processed by Parliament and NOT enacted.

If prescribed or medical

Medical use is limited (Sativex by special licence via Fimea).

Documentation

Use and possession are criminal under the Narcotics Act 373/2008 and Criminal Code Chapter 50; a small personal amount is handled by summary income-based day-fines (≤10 g hashish or ≤15 g cannabis ≈ 10–20 day-fines, with no court unless the defendant requests one), with NO soft/hard distinction. Punishment may be waived for an insignificant amount or if the offender accepts treatment. Medical use is limited (Sativex by special licence via Fimea). A 2019–2020 citizens' initiative to decriminalize personal use/possession/small cultivation was processed by Parliament and NOT enacted. 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 Finland’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.