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Last reviewed: 2026-06

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

Snus

Unclear

Legal basis: Food and Medicine Administration Proclamation No. 1112/2019

No specific online source on snus regulation in Ethiopia. Industry sources indicate snus is permitted (import, sale, purchase, use). The 2019 Proclamation bans e-cigarettes and HTPs but does not appear to prohibit traditional oral tobacco.

Unverified

Nicotine Pouches

Unclear

No specific law on nicotine pouches found in Ethiopia covering sale, purchase, use or personal import. Genuine grey area.

Unverified

Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Food and Medicine Administration Proclamation No. 1112/2019

Cigarettes are legal for adults. The 2019 Proclamation is the primary tobacco control law, governing smoke-free environments, advertising, packaging/labelling and sales.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Banned

Legal basis: Food and Medicine Administration Proclamation No. 1112/2019

E-cigarettes are banned in Ethiopia. The 2019 Proclamation prohibits the manufacture, wholesale, distribution, sale/offer for sale, and import for trade of any e-cigarette or related resembling-technology product. Advertising is also totally banned.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Banned

Legal basis: Food and Medicine Administration Proclamation No. 1112/2019

The sale and use of heated tobacco products is prohibited in Ethiopia under the 2019 Proclamation. A small quantity of HTPs is reportedly allowed to be imported for personal use only.

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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.