Is Cannabis / THC legal in Sao Tome and Principe?

Legal status

Cannabis is a controlled drug under Sao Tome and Principe's Lusophone Penal Code / drug-control law — trafficking carries imprisonment plus a fine; no legal recreational or medical regime; the maximum penalty is imprisonment

Consequences if caught

Cannabis is a controlled drug in Sao Tome and Principe under Sao Tome and Principe's Lusophone Penal Code / drug-control law, with no legal recreational regime. In Sao Tome and Principe, drugs fall under Sao Tome and Principe's Lusophone Penal Code / drug-control law. Trafficking carries imprisonment together with a fine; the precise article and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. A primary statute portal was not located; this cell is sourced via the UNODC legal database (unodc.org/cld) and the Library of Congress pending a primary portal.

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

In Sao Tome and Principe, drugs fall under Sao Tome and Principe's Lusophone Penal Code / drug-control law. Trafficking carries imprisonment together with a fine; the precise article and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. A primary statute portal was not located; this cell is sourced via the UNODC legal database (unodc.org/cld) and the Library of Congress pending a primary portal. Cannabis is a controlled drug under the same law, with no legal recreational or medical regime. 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 Sao Tome and Principe’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.