Indonesia: Cannabis Laws (Strict Prohibitions)
Last updated: October 14, 2025
Legal notice: Informational only—not legal advice. Penalties under Indonesian narcotics law are severe and can include very long imprisonment and, in trafficking cases, the death penalty. Verify on official government portals below. See Legal Disclaimer & No-Warranty.
Snapshot
- Status: Cannabis (ganja) falls under Narcotics Group I controls. Recreational use is illegal; possession, cultivation, trafficking, import/export are crimes.
- Medical/CBD: No general medical cannabis program. Group I narcotics are not for medical use (limited research exceptions under authorization).
Core Law & Authorities
- Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics (UU 35/2009) – national framework.
- Relevant ministries/agencies include Kementerian Kesehatan (MoH) and Badan Narkotika Nasional (BNN).
High-Risk Areas (Plain Language)
- Do not bring cannabis into or out of Indonesia; do not mail/ship products.
- Do not assume “legal in Thailand” or another country helps—Indonesian law applies within Indonesia.
- Penalties escalate sharply by quantity and offense type; trafficking thresholds carry extreme sentences.
Travel & Practical Notes
- Airports (e.g., Soekarno-Hatta, Bali/Ngurah Rai): strict screening and enforcement.
- Overseas prescriptions are not recognized unless explicitly permitted by authorities.
Keep Learning
- Regional context: Cannabis Laws by Country & Region
- Trust workflow: Information You Can Trust, How We Fact-Check
- Safety: Responsible Use Guide
Official Government Sources (Verify Here)
- Peraturan.go.id – UU No. 35 Tahun 2009 (Narkotika): peraturan.go.id/id/uu-no-35-tahun-2009
- BPK Regulation Portal – UU 35/2009 page: peraturan.bpk.go.id/details/38776/uu-no-35-tahun-2009
- BNN – Library copy of UU 35/2009 (PDF): perpustakaan.bnn.go.id/.../Undang-undang_Republik_Indonesia_Nomor_35_Tahun_2009_tentang_Narkotika.pdf