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Drugs — Portugal
What travelers need to know about drugs in Portugal. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appDrugs in Portugal: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.
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Illegal drugs remain prohibited in Portugal: personal-use possession is handled with administrative sanctions or mandatory treatment rather than automatic jail, but penalties for possession, use, or trafficking can be severe.
Fines, administrative sanctions, mandatory drug treatment, or jail sentences; never transport anyone else's bags.
§ Government of Canada — Travel PortugalVerified Jul 17, 2026
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