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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Brazil with snus or nicotine pouches? Snus is unclear and nicotine pouches are banned. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Brazil as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Unclear

Legal basis: ANVISA regulations; Lei nº 9.294/1996

Traditional tobacco snus is not specifically addressed by ANVISA's ban on electronic smoking devices (RDC 855/2024), but no snus products are authorized for the Brazilian market and legal sales channels are absent. Status is a grey area.

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Nicotine Pouches

Banned

Legal basis: ANVISA — no authorized tobacco-free oral nicotine products

Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are not authorized by ANVISA for sale or import in Brazil. There is no registration pathway in place, so they are effectively prohibited on the Brazilian market.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Lei nº 9.294/1996; ANVISA regulations

Cigarettes are legal but heavily regulated, with large pictorial warnings, advertising bans and a prohibition on most additives/flavourings. Minimum age 18.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Banned

Legal basis: ANVISA Resolution RDC 855/2024

E-cigarettes and all electronic smoking devices are banned: RDC 855/2024 prohibits manufacture, import, sale, distribution, storage, transport and advertising, and explicitly bans bringing them into the country in travellers' luggage. Use in enclosed public places is also prohibited.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Banned

Legal basis: ANVISA Resolution RDC 855/2024 (solid-based products)

Heated tobacco products are classified as solid-based electronic smoking devices under RDC 855/2024 and are banned from manufacture, import, sale and advertising, including import in travellers' luggage.

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Personal Import

Snus
Unknown
Nicotine Pouches
Prohibited

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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.