CBD oil on vacation abroad
It is important to note that CBD is extracted from the hemp plant, and therefore in many cases (in the case of full spectrum CBD; broad spectrum CBD contains no THC) also contains a small amount of THC. CBD is completely legal in many countries, but THC is subject to strict regulations. In the Netherlands, THC is on the opium list, and a product may contain a maximum of 0.05% THC. Therefore, all CBD oils, CBD capsules and our other products always contain less than 0.05% THC. For those traveling through the EU or the US, this is an advantage, as more is often allowed here. In fact, most countries in Europe use 0.2% THC as a maximum and the US even 0.3%.
Wherever you are traveling, however, we always recommend checking with your airline, customs or embassy to be sure what the current rules are. After all, the rules can change. Three things are always important to know if you are allowed to bring your CBD on the plane:
- Where you take off
- Where you are flying to (and where any stopovers will take place)
- The percentage of THC in the product
Taking CBD oil to countries in Europe
In Europe, flying with CBD oil is allowed in most cases. To Spain, Switzerland, France, Germany, Belgium, England, Greece and Austria, among others, you can take CBD on the plane without any problems. Other countries may require you to show a medical certificate if you want to take CBD on the plane. So be well informed before you leave.
CBD oil on the plane to the U.S.
Are you traveling to the US? Then you can safely and legally bring your CBD oil or any other product in most cases, as long as the percentage of THC does not exceed 0.3%. So at the federal (state) level, CBD is allowed to be had and used in the U.S., and most states have adopted this legislation. Because state laws in the US sometimes conflict with federal laws, we still recommend checking to be sure you are allowed to take your CBD product with you to your destination.
Is CBD allowed outside of Europe and the US?
The rules in the rest of the world vary widely. To Canada and most countries in Latin America, you can bring your CBD on your plane trip without any problems. In Africa, Australia and Asia, bringing CBD is not allowed in most cases and you can even be punished if you break the rules. In some African and Asian countries, all products derived from the hemp plant are prohibited, while other countries require that the product contain no THC at all.
Tip: take CBD oil with you in your checked luggage
It is allowed to carry CBD in your carry-on luggage, provided your product is allowed in the destination country and the packaging does not violate the rules regarding the maximum volume of liquid. Nevertheless, if you are not using CBD for fear of flying, we recommend taking CBD in your checked baggage. This is to avoid hassles at customs. After all, a cannabis leaf on the package works on a customs officer like a red rag on a bull. Therefore, to avoid having to answer all kinds of questions, it is better to take the CBD in the hold.
Buying CBD at your vacation destination
Are you traveling within Europe and still find it too exciting to take CBD oil on the plane? A good alternative for taking CBD with you is to order CBD products locally and have them delivered to your vacation address. This is possible through Dutch Vitals, because we deliver throughout Europe. Want to know more? Check here the delivery times and shipping costs for all countries where we can deliver.
