Is CBD legal in Indonesia?
- Legal status
- CBD (cannabidiol) is a Narcotics Group I (Golongan I) substance — the strictest class — under Law No. 35 of 2009: cannabis and all its derivatives and resins are Group I with no CBD exemption and no THC threshold.
- Consequences if caught
- Personal-use possession carries up to 4 years and/or mandatory rehabilitation (Art. 127), while larger quantities (cannabis over 1 kg or more than 5 plants) reach 5-20 years, life or death (Arts 111/113); enforcement is zero-tolerance at airports.
- If prescribed or medical
- As a Group I substance, CBD is barred even from therapeutic use (Art. 8(1)) — only government-approved scientific use — with no Epidyolex/prescription scheme.
- Documentation
- No documentation legalises CBD — it is a Group I narcotic barred from medical use, and a foreign prescription does not permit entry.
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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