Is Cannabis / THC legal in Hungary?

Legal status

Controlled under Act C of 2012 (Criminal Code) — treated identically to heroin (no soft/hard split); 'small amount' possession up to 2 years; consumption itself criminal; NO medical programme

Consequences if caught

There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. For cannabis the 'small amount' is 6 g total THC (about 100 g of street herb). Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.

If prescribed or medical

Hungary has no medical-cannabis programme; CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC; cannabis is otherwise treated identically to other controlled drugs.

Documentation

Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. 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 Hungary’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.