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Netherlands
VERIFIED · MAY 202630 ENTRIESEUROPE
Netherlands is in Europe. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
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Cannabis is NOT legal - just 'tolerated' in coffee shops (5g max). Hard drugs remain illegal.
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- Cannabis is decriminalised under tolerance policy, not legal — possession over 5 grams or any hard drugs remains a crime.
- Magic truffles are legal and sold in smart shops, but magic mushrooms themselves were banned in 2008.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Coffee shops are licensed at the municipal level, and several southern border towns ban non-residents from buying.
- Public cannabis consumption is restricted in designated zones in Amsterdam's city centre and around schools.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.