Can I bring Cannabis and CBD Products to South Korea?
Cannabis and CBD Products→South Korea
❌ Not Allowed
📋 Carrying Limits
- Quantity Limit:None — marijuana, hashish, hash oil, hemp foods, cannabinol, THC and cannabidiol are all on the prohibited list
✅ Declaration Requirements
❌Not Required
📌 Quick Summary
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Last Updated:September 6, 2026
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📝 Important Notes
- •🚫 PROHIBITED — THE WHOLE CANNABIS FAMILY: Korea Customs names the entire hemp group in its prohibited items list.
- •📋 Quick Summary:
- •What is listed: under Hemp, Korea Customs lists marijuana, hashish, hash oil, hemp foods, cannabinol, tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol
- •Company it keeps: the same list covers narcotics such as poppy, opioid, morphine, codeine, thebaine, heroin, oxycodone and cocaine, plus synthetic drugs and psychotropic drugs
- •Clearance: narcotics are restricted goods, and all restricted goods need to fulfil all the requirements for customs clearance regardless of the tax exemption threshold
- •CBD included: cannabidiol appears by name on the list, so CBD oils and hemp foods are not a way around the rule
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a translated doctor's prescription for Cannabis and CBD Products?
While not mandatory in all countries, to avoid delays, it's recommended to carry an English translation of your prescription or a doctor's letter, and ensure Cannabis and CBD Products is kept in its original packaging with labels.
❓ More Questions
Is CBD oil allowed into South Korea?
No. Korea Customs lists cannabidiol by name among prohibited items, alongside marijuana, hashish, hash oil, hemp foods, cannabinol and tetrahydrocannabinol.
Does the duty-free allowance apply to cannabis in Korea?
Korea Customs states that narcotics are restricted goods, and that all restricted goods need to fulfil all the requirements for customs clearance regardless of the tax exemption threshold.
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