Is CBD legal in Yemen?
- Legal status
- CBD (cannabidiol) is controlled as cannabis under the Law on Control of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances — all forms of cannabis are illegal, including medical use, with no hemp/CBD carve-out or THC threshold.
- Consequences if caught
- Fines and lengthy imprisonment apply with strict enforcement; Article 34 imposes death or 25 years for trafficking-intent possession/transport/sale, so a personal CBD item is charged as possession and CBD-specific capital exposure is left to confirmation.
- If prescribed or medical
- There is none.
- Documentation
- No documentation legalises CBD — controlled as cannabis, with no prescription route.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Yemen’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
Before you travel
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If you’re detained or arrested abroad
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