Medical Cannabis in Poland 2026 - Guide for Foreigners

More and more foreigners living or working in Poland ask how to get medical cannabis legally. The good news: the procedure is clear and the same as for Polish citizens.

In this guide we explain whether treatment is legal, how it works step by step, what it costs and how to book a consultation in English.

Yes. Medical cannabis has been legal in Poland and available in pharmacies by prescription for several years. It is a medicine, not a recreational product - you can only buy it after a consultation with a doctor and only at a pharmacy.

The prescription is of the RpW type and is valid for 30 days. Outside of a prescription and a pharmacy, medical cannabis is not legally available, regardless of the patient's citizenship.

Yes. Any patient who attends an in-person consultation with a doctor in Poland can apply for a prescription - citizenship is not a condition. What matters is the medical assessment: indications, previous treatment and contraindications.

Qualification requires an in-person visit at the clinic. It cannot be done remotely or from abroad - this is a requirement of Polish law, not a clinic policy.

The language barrier is not a problem. At CannabisMedic we offer an English-speaking Medical Cannabis Consultation, so you can describe your situation clearly and understand the doctor's recommendations.

You book the visit online and choose the right service and language. Booking goes directly through our home page.

The therapy is fully self-funded - there is no reimbursement from the national health fund. The cost has two separate parts: the doctor's visit and the raw material bought at a pharmacy.

We discuss the cost of the raw material in detail in our article on the price of medical cannabis per gram.

You fill the e-prescription at a Polish pharmacy that sells prescription raw materials. It is worth calling ahead to ask about the availability of a given strain.

An important note for travellers: a prescription valid in Poland does not automatically give you the right to carry medical cannabis across borders. Rules differ between countries, and crossing a border with it can be strictly regulated. If you are planning a trip, check the rules of the destination country in advance.

If you live or stay near one of our clinics (Krakow, Bydgoszcz, Torun, Kielce), the procedure is simple: you book a consultation, come to the visit with your records, and the doctor decides on therapy.

Before you choose a clinic, it is worth knowing what to look for - we cover it in our guide on how to choose a cannabis clinic.

Can a foreigner legally get medical cannabis in Poland?

Yes. Any patient who attends an in-person consultation with a doctor in Poland can apply for a prescription - citizenship is not a condition. The medical assessment decides.

Can the consultation be in English?

Yes. We offer a dedicated English-speaking consultation. Just choose that service when booking the visit.

Can I get a prescription remotely, from abroad?

No. Qualification requires an in-person visit at a clinic in Poland. This is a legal requirement, not a clinic policy.

How much does the English consultation cost?

250 PLN. That is the cost of the visit itself - you buy the raw material separately at a pharmacy and it is not reimbursed by the national health fund.

Can I take medical cannabis across the border?

A prescription valid in Poland does not automatically give you the right to carry it across a border. Rules differ between countries, so check the destination country's rules before travelling.