Chile
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Chile with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Chile. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Chile as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
UnclearLegal basis: Ley 19.419 (Tobacco Control); Ley 21.642 (2024)
Chilean law does not specifically address tobacco snus; smokeless oral tobacco is not commonly available. Status is uncertain.
Nicotine Pouches
UnclearLegal basis: Ley 19.419; Ley 21.642 (2024)
Chile's 2024 vaping law (Ley 21.642) focuses on electronic nicotine delivery systems and heated tobacco; tobacco-free oral nicotine pouches are not clearly addressed. Status is uncertain.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Ley 19.419 (as amended)
Cigarettes are legal and regulated, with health warnings, advertising bans and smoke-free public spaces. Minimum purchase age 18.
Vape / E-cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Ley 21.642 (2024), amending Ley 19.419
Law 21.642 (in force from May 2025) treats electronic nicotine delivery systems as tobacco products: legal for adults but with a 45 mg/mL nicotine cap, sale-to-minors ban, advertising prohibition and packaging warnings.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Ley 21.642 (2024), amending Ley 19.419
Heated tobacco products are equated with tobacco products under Law 21.642: legal for adults and subject to the same advertising, packaging and sale restrictions.
Personal Import
Sources
- AGGGSTHR — Chile country profileAccessed 2026-06
- LAW
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.