CBD Oil Legality by Country
The legality of CBD oil varies widely across countries due to differing regulations on cannabis and hemp-derived products. Below is a comprehensive table summarizing the legal status of CBD oil in countries worldwide, with updates for previously unclear statuses based on recent research, prioritizing government sources where available. The status may depend on factors like THC content or prescription requirements. Always verify local laws before purchasing or traveling with CBD oil, as regulations can change.
Key Points
- CBD oil is legal in many countries, often with restrictions like low THC limits or prescription requirements.
- THC content is a key factor, with legal limits typically ranging from 0% to 1%.
- In some regions, particularly parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, CBD laws remain unclear or are strictly enforced.
- Traveling with CBD oil can be risky due to varying customs regulations, even in countries where it’s legal.
- Always consult official government sources for the most current information, as laws evolve rapidly.
Legality Table
| Country | Legality Status |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Illegal |
| Albania | Illegal |
| Algeria | Illegal |
| Andorra | Illegal |
| Angola | Illegal |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Legal |
| Argentina | Prescription required |
| Armenia | Legal |
| Aruba | Unclear |
| Australia | Prescription required |
| Austria | Legal |
| Azerbaijan | Illegal |
| Bahamas | Illegal |
| Bahrain | Illegal |
| Bangladesh | Illegal |
| Barbados | Prescription required |
| Belarus | Illegal |
| Belgium | Legal |
| Belize | Legal |
| Benin | Illegal |
| Bhutan | Illegal |
| Bolivia | Illegal |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Legal |
| Botswana | Illegal |
| Brazil | Prescription required |
| Brunei | Illegal |
| Bulgaria | Legal |
| Burkina Faso | Unclear |
| Burundi | Unclear |
| Cambodia | Illegal |
| Cameroon | Illegal |
| Canada | Legal |
| Cape Verde | Illegal |
| Central African Republic | Illegal |
| Chad | Illegal |
| Chile | Prescription required |
| China | Illegal |
| Colombia | Legal |
| Comoros | Illegal |
| Congo | Illegal |
| Costa Rica | Legal |
| Croatia | Legal |
| Cuba | Illegal |
| Cyprus | Legal |
| Czech Republic | Legal |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Unclear |
| Denmark | Legal |
| Djibouti | Illegal |
| Dominica | Unclear |
| Dominican Republic | Prescription required |
| East Timor | Unclear |
| Ecuador | Legal |
| Egypt | Illegal |
| El Salvador | Illegal |
| Equatorial Guinea | Unclear |
| Eritrea | Unclear |
| Estonia | Legal |
| Eswatini | Unclear |
| Ethiopia | Illegal |
| Fiji | Illegal |
| Finland | Prescription required |
| France | Legal |
| Gabon | Unclear |
| Gambia | Unclear |
| Georgia | Legal |
| Germany | Legal |
| Ghana | Legal |
| Greece | Legal |
| Grenada | Unclear |
| Guatemala | Legal |
| Guinea | Unclear |
| Guinea-Bissau | Unclear |
| Guyana | Unclear |
| Haiti | Unclear |
| Honduras | Illegal |
| Hong Kong | Legal |
| Hungary | Legal |
| Iceland | Legal |
| India | Unclear |
| Indonesia | Illegal |
| Iran | Illegal |
| Iraq | Illegal |
| Ireland | Legal |
| Israel | Prescription required |
| Italy | Legal |
| Jamaica | Legal |
| Japan | Legal |
| Jordan | Illegal |
| Kazakhstan | Illegal |
| Kenya | Illegal |
| Kiribati | Unclear |
| Kuwait | Illegal |
| Kyrgyzstan | Unclear |
| Laos | Illegal |
| Latvia | Legal |
| Lebanon | Prescription required |
| Lesotho | Legal |
| Liberia | Unclear |
| Libya | Illegal |
| Liechtenstein | Legal |
| Lithuania | Legal |
| Luxembourg | Legal |
| Madagascar | Unclear |
| Malawi | Legal |
| Malaysia | Illegal |
| Maldives | Illegal |
| Mali | Unclear |
| Malta | Legal |
| Marshall Islands | Unclear |
| Mauritania | Unclear |
| Mauritius | Unclear |
| Mexico | Legal |
| Micronesia | Unclear |
| Moldova | Legal |
| Monaco | Legal |
| Mongolia | Unclear |
| Montenegro | Unclear |
| Morocco | Prescription required |
| Mozambique | Unclear |
| Myanmar | Illegal |
| Namibia | Unclear |
| Nauru | Unclear |
| Nepal | Unclear |
| Netherlands | Legal |
| New Zealand | Prescription required |
| Nicaragua | Unclear |
| Niger | Unclear |
| Nigeria | Illegal |
| North Korea | Unclear |
| North Macedonia | Legal |
| Norway | Prescription required |
| Oman | Illegal |
| Pakistan | Unclear |
| Palau | Unclear |
| Panama | Legal |
| Papua New Guinea | Unclear |
| Paraguay | Prescription required |
| Peru | Legal |
| Philippines | Unclear |
| Poland | Legal |
| Portugal | Legal |
| Puerto Rico | Legal |
| Qatar | Illegal |
| Romania | Legal |
| Russia | Illegal |
| Rwanda | Unclear |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Unclear |
| Saint Lucia | Unclear |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Legal |
| Samoa | Unclear |
| San Marino | Unclear |
| Sao Tome and Principe | Unclear |
| Saudi Arabia | Illegal |
| Senegal | Unclear |
| Serbia | Illegal |
| Seychelles | Unclear |
| Sierra Leone | Unclear |
| Singapore | Prescription required |
| Slovakia | Legal |
| Slovenia | Legal |
| Solomon Islands | Unclear |
| Somalia | Unclear |
| South Africa | Legal |
| South Korea | Prescription required |
| South Sudan | Unclear |
| Spain | Prescription required |
| Sri Lanka | Unclear |
| Sudan | Unclear |
| Suriname | Unclear |
| Sweden | Legal |
| Switzerland | Legal |
| Syria | Unclear |
| Taiwan | Illegal |
| Tajikistan | Unclear |
| Tanzania | Unclear |
| Thailand | Prescription required |
| Togo | Unclear |
| Tonga | Unclear |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Unclear |
| Tunisia | Unclear |
| Turkey | Illegal |
| Turkmenistan | Unclear |
| Tuvalu | Unclear |
| Uganda | Unclear |
| Ukraine | Legal |
| United Arab Emirates | Illegal |
| United Kingdom | Legal |
| United States | Legal |
| Uruguay | Legal |
| Uzbekistan | Unclear |
| Vanuatu | Unclear |
| Venezuela | Unclear |
| Vietnam | Illegal |
| Yemen | Unclear |
| Zambia | Legal |
| Zimbabwe | Legal |
Detailed Legality Table
| Country | Legality Status | THC Limit | Over-The-Counter Daily Limit | Prescription Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict drug laws prohibit all cannabis products. |
| Albania | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Cannabis and CBD prohibited, though enforcement may vary. |
| Algeria | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Zero-tolerance policy on cannabis products. |
| Andorra | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Angola | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict cannabis laws apply. |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Legal | ≤1% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted under cannabis regulations. |
| Argentina | Prescription required | Not specified | Not permitted | Physician discretion | Medical use legal through pharmacies with documentation. |
| Armenia | Legal | ≤0.3% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted with low THC content. |
| Aruba | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No clear regulations found; caution advised. |
| Australia | Prescription required | Not specified | 150mg | 150mg+ | Low-dose CBD available over-the-counter since 2021, varies by state. |
| Austria | Legal | ≤0.3% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Widely available if derived from hemp. |
| Azerbaijan | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Cannabis and CBD prohibited under narcotic laws. |
| Bahamas | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Bahrain | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict drug laws prohibit CBD. |
| Bangladesh | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | No tolerance for cannabis-related products. |
| Barbados | Prescription required | Not specified | Not permitted | Physician discretion | Medical use permitted with prescription. |
| Belarus | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Highly restrictive cannabis laws. |
| Belgium | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | 1 μg THC/kg body weight | Restricted for ingestion; cautious when crossing borders. |
| Belize | Legal | Not specified | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted under certain conditions. |
| Benin | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Bhutan | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict cannabis laws apply. |
| Bolivia | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted with low THC content. |
| Botswana | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Brazil | Prescription required | ≤0.2% | Not permitted | 30mg per milliliter | Medical use legal since 2019, available through pharmacies. |
| Brunei | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Zero-tolerance policy on cannabis. |
| Bulgaria | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted if derived from hemp. |
| Burkina Faso | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Burundi | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Cambodia | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict cannabis laws apply. |
| Cameroon | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Canada | Legal | Not specified | Not specified | Up to 210mg (referenced in studies) | Regulated under Cannabis Act, must be from licensed producers. |
| Cape Verde | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Central African Republic | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Chad | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Chile | Prescription required | Not specified | Not permitted | Physician discretion | Medical use legal, strict cannabis regulations. |
| China | Illegal | 0% | Not permitted | Not permitted | Legal in cosmetics only, illegal as a supplement or food. |
| Colombia | Legal | ≤1% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted under certain conditions. |
| Comoros | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Congo | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Costa Rica | Legal | ≤0.3% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Medical cannabis regulations apply. |
| Croatia | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Import allowed if meets THC requirements. |
| Cuba | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict drug laws prohibit CBD. |
| Cyprus | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted under EU regulations. |
| Czech Republic | Legal | ≤1% | Not specified | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Widely available with higher THC limit. |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Denmark | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted as a food supplement. |
| Djibouti | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Dominica | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Dominican Republic | Prescription required | Not specified | Not permitted | Physician discretion | Medical use permitted with prescription. |
| East Timor | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Ecuador | Legal | ≤0.2% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted under recent reforms. |
| Egypt | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Zero-tolerance policy on cannabis products. |
| El Salvador | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict drug laws prohibit CBD. |
| Equatorial Guinea | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Eritrea | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Estonia | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted under EU regulations. |
| Eswatini | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Ethiopia | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Fiji | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Finland | Prescription required | 0% | Not permitted | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Strict cannabis laws, medical use only. |
| France | Legal | 0% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Legal if THC-free, sold as food supplements. |
| Gabon | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Gambia | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Georgia | Legal | ≤0.2% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted with low THC content. |
| Germany | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Widely available if derived from hemp. |
| Ghana | Legal | ≤0.3% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted with low THC content. |
| Greece | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Check border crossing rules. |
| Grenada | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Guatemala | Legal | ≤0.3% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted under certain conditions. |
| Guinea | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Guinea-Bissau | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Guyana | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Haiti | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Honduras | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict drug laws prohibit CBD. |
| Hong Kong | Legal | 0% | Not specified | Not specified | THC-free products permitted. |
| Hungary | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | CBD oils production restricted. |
| Iceland | Legal | 0% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted with strict THC limits. |
| India | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | Inconsistent enforcement, research thoroughly. |
| Indonesia | Illegal | 0% | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict drug laws apply. |
| Iran | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Zero-tolerance policy on cannabis. |
| Iraq | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Ireland | Legal | ≤0.3% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted under specific conditions. |
| Israel | Prescription required | Not specified | Not permitted | Physician discretion | Leader in cannabis research, medical use only. |
| Italy | Legal | ≤0.6% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Widely available, regional differences possible. |
| Jamaica | Legal | ≤1% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted under cannabis regulations. |
| Japan | Legal | 0% | Not specified | Not specified | Strict enforcement, THC-free only. |
| Jordan | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Kazakhstan | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Kenya | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict cannabis laws apply. |
| Kiribati | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Kuwait | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Zero-tolerance policy on cannabis. |
| Kyrgyzstan | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Laos | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Latvia | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted under EU regulations. |
| Lebanon | Prescription required | Not specified | Not permitted | Physician discretion | Medical use permitted under recent reforms. |
| Lesotho | Legal | Not specified | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted for medical and industrial use. |
| Liberia | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Libya | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Liechtenstein | Legal | ≤0.3% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted under similar regulations to Switzerland. |
| Lithuania | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted under EU regulations. |
| Luxembourg | Legal | ≤0.3% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted for industrial and medical use. |
| Madagascar | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Malawi | Legal | ≤1% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted for medical use. |
| Malaysia | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Severe penalties for possession. |
| Maldives | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict drug laws prohibit CBD. |
| Mali | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Malta | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Progressive stance, food supplements allowed. |
| Marshall Islands | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Mauritania | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Mauritius | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Mexico | Legal | ≤1% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Recent cannabis law reforms, some grey areas. |
| Micronesia | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Moldova | Legal | ≤0.2% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted with low THC content. |
| Monaco | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted under EU-aligned regulations. |
| Mongolia | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Montenegro | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Morocco | Prescription required | Not specified | Not permitted | Physician discretion | Medical use permitted under 2021 reforms. |
| Mozambique | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Myanmar | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict drug laws prohibit CBD. |
| Namibia | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis laws under review. |
| Nauru | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Nepal | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cultural cannabis use complicates enforcement. |
| Netherlands | Legal | ≤0.05% | Not specified | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Relaxed cannabis laws, widely available. |
| New Zealand | Prescription required | ≤2% | 150mg | 150mg+ | Medical use only, widely available with prescription. |
| Nicaragua | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Niger | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Nigeria | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited under strict drug laws. |
| North Korea | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No reliable government data; cannabis likely illegal. |
| North Macedonia | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted for medical use. |
| Norway | Prescription required | ≤1% | Not permitted | Physician discretion | Medical use only, strict customs. |
| Oman | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Pakistan | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Palau | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Panama | Legal | Not specified | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted under certain conditions. |
| Papua New Guinea | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Paraguay | Prescription required | Not specified | Not permitted | Physician discretion | Medical use permitted under 2017 regulations. |
| Peru | Legal | Not specified | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted under certain conditions. |
| Philippines | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; strict drug laws may apply. |
| Poland | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Growing market, ensure compliance. |
| Portugal | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Considered food supplements, progressive stance. |
| Puerto Rico | Legal | ≤0.3% | Not specified | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted under U.S. regulations. |
| Qatar | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Romania | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted for medical use. |
| Russia | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict cannabis laws, any THC illegal. |
| Rwanda | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Saint Lucia | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Legal | Not specified | Not specified | Physician discretion | Permitted for medical use. |
| Samoa | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| San Marino | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Sao Tome and Principe | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Saudi Arabia | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Senegal | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Serbia | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Seychelles | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Sierra Leone | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Singapore | Prescription required | Not specified | Not permitted | Case-by-case approval | Medical use allowed case-by-case. |
| Slovakia | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Recently legalized, external use only. |
| Slovenia | Legal | ≤0.2% | Follow EU guidance (~10mg) | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Permitted under EU regulations. |
| Solomon Islands | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Somalia | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| South Africa | Legal | ≤0.001% | 20mg | Physician discretion | Over-the-counter, <20mg CBD daily dose. |
| South Korea | Prescription required | 0% | Not permitted | Physician discretion | Medical use only, strict regulations. |
| South Sudan | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Spain | Prescription required | ≤0.2% | Not permitted | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Legal for external use, prescription for internal use. |
| Sri Lanka | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Sudan | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Suriname | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Sweden | Legal | 0% | Not specified | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | THC-free products only, strict customs. |
| Switzerland | Legal | ≤1% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Higher THC limit, widely available. |
| Syria | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Taiwan | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Tajikistan | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Tanzania | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Thailand | Prescription required | ≤0.2% | Not permitted | Physician discretion | Medical use legal since 2018, strict recreational laws. |
| Togo | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Tonga | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Tunisia | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Turkey | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | All cannabis products prohibited. |
| Turkmenistan | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Tuvalu | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Uganda | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Ukraine | Legal | ≤0.2% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Medical use permitted. |
| United Arab Emirates | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict drug laws prohibit CBD. |
| United Kingdom | Legal | ≤1mg per product | 10mg | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Widely available, must meet food supplement standards. |
| United States | Legal | ≤0.3% | Not specified | Up to 1,750mg (Epidyolex) | Federal law allows hemp-derived CBD, state laws vary. |
| Uruguay | Legal | Not specified | Not specified | Physician discretion | Progressive cannabis laws, widely available. |
| Uzbekistan | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Vanuatu | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Venezuela | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Vietnam | Illegal | - | Not permitted | Not permitted | Strict drug laws prohibit CBD. |
| Yemen | Unclear | - | Unknown | Unknown | No specific CBD regulations; cannabis generally illegal. |
| Zambia | Legal | Not specified | Not specified | Physician discretion | Medical use permitted under strict licensing. |
| Zimbabwe | Legal | ≤1% | Not specified | Physician discretion | Legal for medical use since 2018, export-focused. |
Sources
- Government websites (e.g., Canada’s Cannabis Act, New Zealand’s Ministry of Health, South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety).
- Additional 2025 research from legal databases and industry reports for unclear statuses.
Conclusion
The legal status of CBD oil varies significantly worldwide, with many countries allowing it under strict conditions like low THC content or prescriptions. In regions like Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, the status often remains unclear or prohibited due to broad cannabis bans. Travelers and consumers should verify local laws and consult official sources to avoid legal issues. As cannabis laws evolve, staying informed is crucial.
