Croatia
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Croatia with snus or nicotine pouches? Snus is restricted 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 Croatia as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
RestrictedLegal basis: EU TPD 2014/40/EU Art. 17; Act on Restrictions on the Use of Tobacco and Related Products (NN 45/17)
Commercial sale and import of snus are banned under the EU TPD as transposed into Croatian law. Personal-use import is tolerated; buying online/importing for trade is prohibited.
Nicotine Pouches
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Amendments to the Act on Restrictions on the Use of Tobacco and Related Products (2025/2026)
Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are legal in Croatia. 2025/2026 amendments extend an 18+ age limit and a ban on characterising flavours to nicotine pouches and vapes.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Act on Restrictions on the Use of Tobacco and Related Products (NN 45/17); EU TPD 2014/40/EU
Cigarettes are legal for adults 18+, regulated under Croatian tobacco law implementing the EU TPD.
Vape / E-cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: EU TPD 2014/40/EU Art. 20; Act on Restrictions on the Use of Tobacco and Related Products
Nicotine vapes are legal for adults 18+ with health-warning and public-use rules. 2025/2026 amendments add a ban on characterising flavours in vapes.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Act on Restrictions on the Use of Tobacco and Related Products; EU TPD 2014/40/EU
Heated tobacco products are legal to market in Croatia. Recent amendments introduce a ban on all characterising aromas in heated tobacco products.
Personal Import
Personal-use tolerated; trade/online import banned.
Characterising-flavour ban introduced under recent amendments.
Sources
- LAW
- AGGGSTHR — Croatia country profileAccessed 2026-06
- AGG
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.