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Last reviewed: 2026-06

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

Snus

Unclear

No publicly available information on snus regulation in Cabo Verde (import, sale, purchase or use). Status is unregulated/unknown.

Unverified

Nicotine Pouches

Unclear

No specific laws documented for tobacco-free nicotine pouches in Cabo Verde regarding sale, purchase or import. Status is unregulated/unknown.

Unverified

Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Law No. 8/X/2022 (Tobacco Control Law)

Conventional cigarettes are legal but regulated under the 2022 Tobacco Control Law: sale prohibited to under-18s, no single-cigarette or sub-20 packs, no internet or street sales, plus packaging, advertising and public-smoking restrictions.

Official source

Vape / E-cigarettes

Unclear

There is no specific law regarding e-cigarettes/vaping in Cabo Verde; the 2022 Tobacco Control Law's coverage of ENDS is not clearly established. Status is a grey area.

Unverified

Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Unclear

Cabo Verde has no specific laws regarding heated tobacco products (HTPs), including their sale, purchase or importation. Status is unregulated.

Unverified

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.