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Portugal: common questions

Is psychedelic therapy legal in Portugal?

There is no blanket permission for psychedelic therapy. Decriminalized, no legal access. Exceptions, personal-use protections or reduced enforcement do not by themselves authorize treatment services.

What does the current law say?

Lei 30/2000, Since 2001, possessing small amounts of any drug, including psilocybin, is an administrative infraction rather than a crime. There is no legal way to buy psilocybin or attend a supervised session; sale and supply remain criminal.

What does that mean for me?

Small-quantity possession is an administrative infraction No legal providers, retreats or sales Ketamine is available by prescription in clinics Decriminalization is not legalization

Who licenses providers here?

We don't have a licensing authority on record for listed providers here.

How many providers are listed, and are their licenses confirmed?

1 listed; 0 with a license confirmed against an official registry.

What services can I find?

Medically supervised ketamine therapy.

Which remote stages are documented?

No stage-specific remote arrangement is documented in these listings. 0 unique listings have a remote-service or support record. Unknown arrangements are not evidence that remote support is unavailable. Preparation and integration are separate from administration; these records do not establish legal permission or clinical eligibility for remote treatment.

Is this legal advice?

No. Laws change often, confirm with the official sources below or a licensed attorney.

Official sources