Colombia
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Colombia with snus or nicotine pouches? Snus is unclear and nicotine pouches are legal. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Colombia as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
UnclearLegal basis: Ley 2354 de 2024; Ley 1335 de 2009
Law 2354 of 2024 references 'oral nicotine products' (PNO) as a regulated category, but traditional tobacco snus is not specifically singled out and is not widely available. Status is uncertain pending implementing regulation.
Nicotine Pouches
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Ley 2354 de 2024
Law 2354 of 2024 expressly recognizes and regulates oral nicotine products (PNO), i.e. nicotine pouches: legal for adults but subject to age restrictions, advertising limits and packaging rules.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Ley 1335 de 2009; Ley 2354 de 2024
Cigarettes are legal and regulated, with advertising bans, health warnings and smoke-free public spaces. Minimum purchase age 18.
Vape / E-cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Ley 2354 de 2024
Law 2354 of 2024 regulates e-cigarettes (SEAN) and non-nicotine systems (SSSN): legal for adults but with sale-to-minors bans, advertising restrictions, packaging warnings and use bans in enclosed public spaces.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Ley 2354 de 2024
Heated tobacco products (PTC) are expressly regulated by Law 2354 of 2024: legal for adults, subject to the same advertising, packaging and smoke-free restrictions.
Personal Import
Sources
- AGGGSTHR — Colombia country profileAccessed 2026-06
- LAWFunción Pública — Ley 2354 de 2024Accessed 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.