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Last reviewed: 2026-06

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

Snus

Legal

Legal basis: Law No. 52 of 1981 on Tobacco (and amendments)

Snus is legal in Egypt — sale, purchase and use are permitted. No prohibition on smokeless oral tobacco identified.

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Nicotine Pouches

Legal

Nicotine pouches are legal in Egypt — the sale, purchase and use are permitted. Sources do not specify personal import limits.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Law No. 52 of 1981 on Tobacco (and amendments)

Cigarettes are legal for adults 18+. Tobacco law governs advertising, public smoking and packaging warnings.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Egypt lifted its ban on the import and trade of e-cigarettes in 2022; as of 2025 the sale, import and personal use of e-cigarettes and vape products are officially permitted through licensed channels. Vaping is prohibited in many indoor/public spaces.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Heated tobacco products are not banned in Egypt. Regulations require health warnings on packaging, an 18+ minimum age, and nicotine content under 3.5% by dry weight.

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Personal Import

Snus
Unknown

Personal import quantity not clearly specified by sources.

Nicotine Pouches
Unknown

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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.