MDMA legal status in Netherlands
At a glance
Schedule I hard drug under the Opium Act [1]
What do the official sources say?
The Dutch government states that the Opium Act prohibits possession, sale, and production of Schedule I hard drugs, including ecstasy. The tolerated cannabis coffeeshop policy does not apply to MDMA. This summary does not cover every statutory exception or individual legal question. [1] [2]
Is research or therapy different?
A Dutch government report says prescribing MDMA remains prohibited unless an exception applies. Human medical and scientific research may take place in specified institutions and within applicable authorization requirements; that is not general access to therapy. [1] [2]
What should I check locally?
This summary is not a decision about your circumstances. Check current legislation, local rules and the scope of any authorisation with a qualified local professional. No source here should be read as permission to possess, obtain or supply MDMA.