Is Psilocybin legal in Kiribati?

Legal status

Controlled under Kiribati's Penal Code / drug-control provisions — trafficking carries imprisonment plus a fine; the precise section and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute; the maximum penalty is imprisonment

Consequences if caught

Psilocybin is controlled in Kiribati under Kiribati's Penal Code / drug-control provisions. In Kiribati, drugs fall under the Penal Code / drug-control provisions. Trafficking carries imprisonment together with a fine; the precise section and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. This cell is sourced via the Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute (paclii.org) with UNODC (unodc.org/cld) and Library of Congress corroboration.

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

In Kiribati, drugs fall under the Penal Code / drug-control provisions. Trafficking carries imprisonment together with a fine; the precise section and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. This cell is sourced via the Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute (paclii.org) with UNODC (unodc.org/cld) and Library of Congress corroboration. Cannabis is a controlled drug under the same provisions, 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 Kiribati’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.