by Donald Wood
Last updated: 1:30 PM ET, Wed September 9, 2026
The official X account of the United States Department issued
a warning to Americans on Tuesday not to travel internationally with marijuana
or cannabis-derived products, including products that may be legal in the U.S.
The Department of State said travelers should not bring
marijuana, THC, CBD, edibles, vape cartridges, oils, concentrates, or other
cannabis products across international borders. The warning also applies to medical
marijuana that has been legally prescribed.
The U.S. government said American citizens are subject to
the laws of the countries they visit. It specifically warned that the legality
of cannabis in a traveler's home state does not mean the products can legally
be taken abroad.
According to the State
Department’s website, travelers can face arrest or other criminal penalties
for bringing cannabis products into other countries, even when marijuana is
legal or decriminalized at the destination. Some countries impose severe
criminal penalties for possessing cannabis or cannabis-derived products.
The warning also applies to travelers carrying CBD products.
The government’s travel guidance notes that some medications and products that
are legal in the U.S. can be illegal in other countries and recommends checking
destination-specific rules before traveling.
The travel guidance also advises Americans to review the
laws of countries where they may only be connecting through an airport, as
those laws can apply even during a transit stop.
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