To the best of our knowledge this is the legality of kratom in the following countries. If you have any further information on international kratom legality please contact us.
- Australia
Kratom is currently illegal in Australia at this time and is listed as a schedule 9 drug based on its abusive potential. Further reading.
- Burma
Kratom is currently illegal in Burma at this time.
- Canada
Kratom is currently legal to sell and possess in Canada at this time.
- Denmark
Kratom is currently illegal in Denmark at this time. Further Reading.
- Finland
Kratom is classified as a medicinal substance and its importation is prohibited by section 19 count 1 of the Medicines Act.
- Germany
Kratom is not listed in the BtMG, but is reportedly controlled as an unapproved pharmaceutical drug as of 2011, making it illegal to buy, sell, or import with penalties including fines and jail time. Previously, Kratom was sold by German vendors and personal imports were unregulated.
- Israel
Kratom is currently a controlled substance in Israel as of 2013.
- Lithuania
We have received reports that kratom is currently illegal in Lithuania at this time.
- Malaysia
Kratom is currently illegal in Malaysia at this time.
- Myanmar
We have received reports that kratom is currently illegal in Myanmar at this time.
- New Zealand
Kratom is classified as a prescription in New Zealand at this time.
- Norway
Kratom is classified as a drug and is available by prescription only in Norway at this time.
- Poland
Kratom is currently a controlled substance in Poland at this time.
- Romania
Kratom is currently a controlled substance in Romania at this time.
- Russia
Kratom is currently illegal in Russia at this time. Further reading.
- South Korea
There are reports of kratom being illegal in South Korea at this time.
- Thailand
Kratom is classified as Narcotic Level 5 in Thailand. This means it is illegal to buy, sell, import, or possess. Exceptions are made with permission from Minister of Public Health in accordance with approval from Office of the Narcotics Control Board.
- United Kingdom
Kratom is currently legal to sell and possess in the United Kingdom at this time.
- United Arab Emirates
Kratom is currently illegal in the United Arab Emirates at this time.