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AsiaBhutan was the first country to ban tobacco sales nationwide.

Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Bhutan with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Bhutan. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Bhutan as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Unclear

Legal basis: Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan 2010 (amended 2021)

Following the 2021 amendment, the import, sale and purchase of tobacco products were legalised in Bhutan (sales via authorised outlets). No snus-specific regulation was found; its status as a smokeless oral tobacco is undefined.

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Nicotine Pouches

Unclear

No reliable information was found on the regulatory status of tobacco-free nicotine pouches in Bhutan. Their legality is undefined.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Legal basis: Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan 2010, as amended by the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Act 2021

Bhutan's famously strict tobacco sales ban was repealed in 2021. Import, sale and purchase of tobacco/cigarettes are now legal, with retail distribution through an authorised public duty-free retailer to micro-outlets. Public smoking remains restricted.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Restricted

Production and sale of e-cigarettes have been banned in Bhutan since 2004 and they remain unregulated otherwise. Personal import is permitted if duties are paid and health warnings are shown, but use in indoor and outdoor public places is prohibited and fineable.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Unclear

Bhutan has no specific laws addressing heated tobacco products. Their regulatory status is undefined; they may fall under the general post-2021 tobacco framework.

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Personal Import

Snus
Unknown
Nicotine Pouches
Unknown

Sources

Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and regulations regarding snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping and heated tobacco change frequently. Always verify the current legal status with official government sources before travelling. NicotineAtlas assumes no liability for actions taken based on information presented here.