Legal status of marijuana in Vanuatu

Legal status of marijuana in Vanuatu
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Find out about the legal status of medical and recreational marijuana in Vanuatu. Is marijuana illegal? Better safe than sorry!

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN VANUATU

The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in Vanuatu.

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN VANUATU

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes are illegal in Vanuatu.

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis are illegal in Vanuatu and will lead to serious punishment. Drug related crimes are taken very serious in Vanuatu and foreigners might be punished even harder than locals, so be aware of the trouble you might be wishing upon yourself be engaging in illegal activities.

We are not aware of any possible law changes in the (near) future in Vanuatu regarding medical and/or recreational cannabis.

Steven Voser
Steven Voser

Steven is a long-time veteran of cannabis journalism, having delved into every aspect of the subject. His particular interests lie in cannabis culture, the emerging science of cannabis, and how it is shaping the legal landscape across the globe.

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