Is Cannabis / THC legal in Indonesia?
- Legal status
- Prohibited — Group I narcotic; cannabis, THC, and CBD (Law No. 35 of 2009)
- Consequences if caught
- Cannabis, THC, and CBD are Group I, fully prohibited regardless of a foreign prescription. Group I narcotics have no therapeutic use and are fully prohibited. Producing, importing, transferring, or selling more than 1 kg of cannabis or 5 g of methamphetamine/heroin can carry the death penalty (Art. 113). Possession of even small amounts of a Group I substance is punishable by 4–12 years' imprisonment.
- If prescribed or medical
- No medical/prescription pathway — Group I has no therapeutic use; a foreign prescription is not a defence.
- Documentation
- None — Group I substances cannot be imported.
- Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics (Republic of Indonesia)
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Indonesia’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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