Brazil
Country · South America
Brazil permits prescription medicines for personal use under ANVISA, but drug laws are complex and split across federal and state authorities. Recreational cannabis is illegal; medical cannabis products are available only through ANVISA authorization.
Traveler warnings
Recreational cannabis is illegal and CBD needs prior ANVISA authorization. Carry documentation for all controlled medicines.
Legal status by substance category
11 categories documented for Brazil.
Benzodiazepines / Anxiolytics
Benzodiazepines / Anxiolytics
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Brazil with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Carrying without a valid prescription or documentation can lead to confiscation, fines, or detention.
CBD Products
CBD Products
Limit: Authorized medical supply only.
Permitted in Brazil only for registered/authorized medical patients — not for recreational or general use.
Penalty: Penalties apply for use outside the authorized medical framework, including fines and possible prosecution.
Cannabis / Marijuana
Cannabis / Marijuana
Limit: Not permitted.
Illegal in Brazil. Do not carry — possession can lead to arrest and prosecution.
Penalty: Possession can lead to arrest, fines, and imprisonment.
General Prescription Medications
General Prescription Medications
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Brazil with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Carrying without a valid prescription or documentation can lead to confiscation, fines, or detention.
Kratom
Kratom
Limit: Verify permitted quantity with official authorities before travel.
Legal status in Brazil is not clearly documented in official sources. Verify with official authorities before travel.
Penalty: Penalties are not clearly documented; assume strict enforcement and verify before travel.
Opioids / Pain Medications
Opioids / Pain Medications
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Brazil with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Carrying without a valid prescription or documentation can lead to confiscation, fines, or detention.
Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms
Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms
Limit: Not permitted.
Illegal in Brazil. Do not carry — possession can lead to arrest and prosecution.
Penalty: Possession can lead to arrest, fines, and imprisonment.
Psychiatric Medications
Psychiatric Medications
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Brazil with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Carrying without a valid prescription or documentation can lead to confiscation, fines, or detention.
Stimulants (ADHD Medications)
Stimulants (ADHD Medications)
Limit: Strictly personal-use limits only; verify the exact allowance before travel.
Restricted in Brazil. Keep within personal-use limits, carry full documentation, and verify current rules with the official authority before travel.
Penalty: Exceeding limits or lacking documentation can lead to confiscation, fines, or prosecution.
THC Vapes / Concentrates
THC Vapes / Concentrates
Limit: Not permitted.
Illegal in Brazil. Do not carry — possession can lead to arrest and prosecution.
Penalty: Possession can lead to arrest, fines, and imprisonment.
Testosterone / Hormone Therapy
Testosterone / Hormone Therapy
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Brazil with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Carrying without a valid prescription or documentation can lead to confiscation, fines, or detention.
Prescription policy
Carry a personal supply (generally up to 6 months) with the original prescription and a doctor's letter. Controlled medicines require ANVISA rules to be followed and should be declared.
Controlled substances
Narcotics and psychotropics are controlled by ANVISA. Recreational cannabis is illegal; CBD and medical cannabis require ANVISA authorization to import. Opioids, benzodiazepines and stimulants require a prescription.
Customs & border guidance
Declare controlled medicines and carry documentation. Do not carry recreational cannabis; CBD requires prior ANVISA authorization.
Penalties
Trafficking carries lengthy imprisonment. Personal possession is handled differently across states, but enforcement can still lead to detention.
Live Alerts
Brazil: Recreational cannabis is illegal; only ANVISA-authorized medical cannabis is permitted
WarningRecreational cannabis is illegal in Brazil, and CBD or medical cannabis products require prior authorization from ANVISA to import. Do not carry recreational cannabis across the border. Declare controlled medicines at customs and carry your prescription and a doctor's letter.
Documentation required
Original prescription and a doctor's letter (translated where possible), medicines in original labelled packaging, plus any import permit or prior approval required by National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) for controlled medicines.
For informational purposes only. This profile is not legal or medical advice. Laws change frequently; always verify with the official government, embassy, customs, or health authority before you travel.