Greece
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Greece 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 Greece as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
RestrictedMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD) Art. 17
Commercial sale and import of oral tobacco (snus) are banned in Greece under the EU TPD, which prohibits placing oral tobacco on the market in all member states except Sweden. Personal import for own use is generally tolerated.
Nicotine Pouches
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Tobacco-free nicotine pouches fall outside the EU TPD and are legal in Greece. They are sold in physical stores and online; no national prohibition was found.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD)
Combustible cigarettes are legal and sold under EU TPD rules (graphic health warnings, age 18+). Greece has comprehensive indoor smoking bans.
Vape / E-cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD) Art. 20
Nicotine e-cigarettes are legal under EU TPD rules: max 20 mg/ml nicotine, tanks limited to 2 ml, age 18+. No flavour ban found.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD)
Heated tobacco products (IQOS, glo) are legal and marketed in Greece, regulated as tobacco products under the TPD.
Personal Import
Tolerated for personal use; commercial sale prohibited.
Sources
- EUEUR-Lex — EU TPD 2014/40/EU, Art. 17 (oral tobacco ban)Accessed 2026-06
- AGGGSTHR — Snus in GreeceAccessed 2026-06
- AGGGSTHR — Smoking, vaping, HTP, NRT and snus in GreeceAccessed 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.