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No, weed is not legal in Singapore, and its cannabis laws are exceptionally strict. Cannabis, CBD and hemp products are all Class A controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act, and even trace amounts are prohibited.
Consumption alone carries a minimum of a year in prison, and trafficking more than 500 grams makes a person liable to the death penalty. This guide explains Singapore’s weed and drug laws, the penalties, CBD, consumption abroad and the risks for travellers.
Is weed legal in Singapore for recreational use?
Recreational weed is illegal in Singapore. The Misuse of Drugs Act makes it an offence both to possess a controlled drug and to smoke, administer or otherwise consume one. Cannabis and its derivatives are Class A drugs.
There is no personal-use allowance and no tolerated quantity. The Central Narcotics Bureau, which enforces the law, states that hemp and CBD products are prohibited even in trace amounts.
Singapore’s reach also extends beyond its borders. Under section 8A of the Act, citizens and permanent residents can be prosecuted for consuming drugs abroad.
What are the penalties under Singapore weed laws?
Penalties under Singapore weed laws are severe at every level. The Central Narcotics Bureau publishes the ranges for cannabis offences, and several carry minimum prison terms.
Consuming cannabis carries a minimum of one year and a maximum of ten years in prison, with a fine of up to S$20,000. Possessing less than 330 grams carries up to ten years in prison, a fine of up to S$20,000, or both.
Trafficking, importing or exporting cannabis is punished with prison and caning. Below 330 grams the minimum is five years and five strokes of the cane. Between 330 and 500 grams the minimum rises to twenty years and fifteen strokes, and above 500 grams the offender is liable to the death penalty.
That penalty is carried out. Singapore executed a man on 16 April 2026 for importing just over a kilogram of cannabis, following another cannabis execution in April 2023.
Penalties at a glance
| Conduct | Governing law | General outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Consuming cannabis | Misuse of Drugs Act | One to ten years in prison and a fine of up to S$20,000 |
| Possessing under 330 g | Misuse of Drugs Act | Up to ten years in prison, a fine of up to S$20,000, or both |
| Trafficking, import or export under 330 g | Misuse of Drugs Act | Five to twenty years and five to fifteen strokes of the cane |
| Trafficking, import or export of 330 g to 500 g | Misuse of Drugs Act | Twenty to thirty years or life, and fifteen strokes |
| Trafficking, import or export over 500 g | Misuse of Drugs Act | Liable to the death penalty |
Is medical marijuana legal in Singapore?
No. There is no medical marijuana programme in Singapore. The Central Narcotics Bureau’s position is that cannabis is addictive and harmful.
Pharmaceutical products derived from cannabinoids are a separate matter. They must be reviewed by the Health Sciences Authority, the country’s medicines regulator, before any use is allowed. That is a drug-approval process, not a route for patients to obtain cannabis.
Is CBD legal in Singapore?
No. CBD is not legal in Singapore. The Central Narcotics Bureau states that hemp and CBD products derived from the cannabis plant are treated as Class A controlled substances.
Importing, selling, possessing or consuming them is prohibited, even in trace amounts. A CBD oil, balm or gummy that is legal where you bought it can lead to arrest in Singapore, so leave it at home.
Can you smoke weed in Singapore as a tourist?
No. Visitors are subject to the Misuse of Drugs Act in full. The UK Foreign Office warns in its Singapore entry requirements that you can be screened for drugs on arrival, including in transit. It adds that you can be imprisoned, caned or executed for carrying or transporting drugs.
The Foreign Office also warns that you can be charged with drug consumption even if the drugs were taken in another country. The US State Department notes that the authorities can carry out unannounced drug tests, including on entry.
This matters for anyone who has used cannabis legally elsewhere shortly before flying, because recent use can still be detected on arrival.
The bottom line on cannabis in Singapore
Weed is illegal in Singapore, and the penalties are extremely severe. Consumption alone means at least a year in prison, possession can bring up to ten years, and trafficking over 500 grams is a capital offence that is still carried out.
CBD and hemp products are treated as Class A drugs. Travellers should take nothing cannabis-related to Singapore and be aware that recent use elsewhere can still be detected.
Last reviewed: October 5, 2026. Cannabis laws change frequently, always verify current rules with official sources before you travel.
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