Drugs in Belgium: what are the rules for travelers?

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Drugs — Belgium

What travelers need to know about drugs in Belgium. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Drugs in Belgium: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Possession, use, or trafficking of illegal drugs including cannabis are serious offences in Belgium — with severe penalties even for passengers transiting through the airport.

Minimum 3-month prison sentence possible; long jail terms or heavy fines.

§ UK FCDO — Belgium travel advice

Verified Jul 19, 2026

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