Is Cocaine legal in Spain?

Legal status

Controlled drug — private personal use decriminalised; public possession an administrative offence; trafficking a crime

Consequences if caught

In Spain, personal use or possession in a PRIVATE space is not a criminal offence (decriminalised), and personal cultivation/consumption on private property is permitted. Public consumption or possession in public places, roads or transport is an administrative infraction (not a crime) under Art 36 of the 'Gag Law' — a fine of €601 to €30,000 plus confiscation, with no criminal record (the fine may be suspended if the person enters a treatment programme). Trafficking is a crime under Criminal Code Arts 368–378: 1–3 years for substances not causing serious harm (e.g. cannabis) and 3–6 years for those that do (e.g. heroin, cocaine); aggravated cases (large quantities, organised crime, minors) carry 6–9 years, up to around 20 years for the most serious. Cocaine is named among the substances causing serious harm (3–6 year trafficking band).

If prescribed or medical

Prescribed narcotics/psychotropics may be carried with a Schengen certificate (see documentation).

Documentation

Carry the prescription and, for controlled medicines, a Schengen certificate; keep medicines in original packaging.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Spain’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.