Cameroon
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Cameroon with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Cameroon. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Cameroon as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
UnclearNo snus-specific regulation found in Cameroon. Smokeless oral tobacco is neither explicitly permitted nor banned; the regulatory status is unclear with no reliable primary source.
Nicotine Pouches
UnclearNo specific law on tobacco-free nicotine pouches in Cameroon. Sale, purchase, use and personal import are unregulated; status is a genuine grey area.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Cameroon tobacco control framework (Loi-cadre / Finance Law tobacco provisions)
Combustible cigarettes are legal and sold openly, subject to advertising restrictions and sales-to-minors prohibitions. Smoking prevalence is relatively low (~4.6% of adults).
Vape / E-cigarettes
UnclearE-cigarettes and vaping are not banned in Cameroon but are largely unregulated, with limited information on availability or public-use rules.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
UnclearNo specific law on heated tobacco products (IQOS, glo) in Cameroon. Sale, purchase and personal import are unregulated.
Personal Import
Sources
- AGGGSTHR — Cameroon country profileAccessed 2026-06
- AGGGSTHR — Using pouches in CameroonAccessed 2026-06
- AGGGSTHR — E-cigarette vaping in CameroonAccessed 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.