Cannabis law in Belgium (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: Possessing or growing cannabis is an offence in Belgium, but prosecution of an adult is a low priority for up to three grams or one plant for personal use without aggravating circumstances. Minors may not possess or use it in any quantity.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Possession for personal usePersonal use by an adult | Not prosecuted within a limit [1] |
| Quantity limitsPersonal use by an adult | Low prosecution priority applies to adults only when the amount is meant for personal use, which means at most three grams or one cultivated plant, and there are no aggravating circumstances or disturbance of public order. [1] |
| Growing at homePersonal use by an adult | Not prosecuted within a limit [1] |
| Sale to consumersPersonal use by an adult | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Use or carrying in public placesPersonal use by an adult | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Medical cannabisPersonal use by an adult | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| VisitorsPersonal use by an adult | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum agePersonal use by an adult | 18 years [1] |
Notes
- Possessing or growing cannabis remains an offence. Prosecution has a low priority only for adults (18 and over) with cannabis for personal use, no aggravating circumstances and no disturbance of public order. Police draw up a simplified report and the public prosecutor may still prosecute with reasons. Minors may not possess or use cannabis in any quantity. Fines stated: 200 euro for a first offence, up to 400 euro for a repeat within a year and up to 800 euro for a further repeat, multiplied by the 1.25 coefficient for opdecimes.
- Growing cannabis remains an offence. The same low-priority policy covers one cultivated plant for an adult's personal use, without aggravating circumstances.
- The page read does not describe sales or any licensed or tolerated outlets.
- The page read says that ostentatious possession in a public place, or possession in or near schools and prisons, counts as a disturbance of public order and is outside the low-priority policy. It does not describe a separate public-use rule.
- A federal medicines agency FAQ read (version of April 2019) says only authorised cannabis-based medicines (Sativex) may be supplied on prescription and that supply of the plant for medical use was not permitted. It is too old to be treated as current.
- The page read does not say whether foreign visitors are treated differently.
- Applies to the low-priority policy; minors may not possess or use cannabis regardless of quantity or circumstances.
Sources
- FOD Justitie: Cannabis | Federale Overheidsdienst Justitie (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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