Brunei
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Brunei with snus or nicotine pouches? Snus is unclear and nicotine pouches are restricted. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Brunei as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
UnclearNo explicit provision for snus was found in Brunei law, but Brunei operates a strict tobacco/novel-product regime under the Tobacco Order 2005. Oral/smokeless and imitation tobacco products are tightly controlled, so commercial snus would likely be prohibited; status is not formally confirmed.
Nicotine Pouches
RestrictedLegal basis: Poisons Act (nicotine preparations); Tobacco Order 2005
No specific nicotine-pouch law was found for Brunei. Nicotine preparations are controlled under the Poisons Act (high-concentration nicotine classed as a poison requiring a Ministry of Health licence to import or sell), and Brunei's strict novel-nicotine regime means pouches are effectively not freely available.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Tobacco Order 2005
Conventional cigarettes are legal in Brunei but heavily regulated under the Tobacco Order 2005, with large graphic health warnings, extensive smoke-free areas, advertising bans and high duties. Importation is restricted and travellers must declare tobacco and pay duty.
Vape / E-cigarettes
BannedLegal basis: Tobacco Order 2005 (as amended 2012)
E-cigarettes are banned in Brunei. They are classed as tobacco imitation products and their sale and importation are prohibited under the Tobacco Order; bringing a vape into the country is illegal and using one where smoking is prohibited incurs fines.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
RestrictedLegal basis: Tobacco Order 2005
Heated tobacco products are regulated as tobacco products in Brunei, allowing their sale and purchase subject to the same restrictions that apply to cigarettes under the Tobacco Order.
Personal Import
Nicotine products subject to Poisons Act licensing.
Sources
- AGGGSTHR — Brunei country profileAccessed 2026-06
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — Brunei Darussalam legal summaryAccessed 2026-06
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — Brunei e-cigarettes main policiesAccessed 2026-06
- AGGGSTHR — E-cigarette vaping in BruneiAccessed 2026-06
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.