Honduras
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Honduras with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Honduras. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 21+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Honduras as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
UnclearNo snus-specific provision found in Honduran law. Honduras appears on the GSTHR snus-allowed list, but oral smokeless tobacco is not separately regulated and is not commercially established.
Nicotine Pouches
UnclearNo specific regulation for tobacco-free nicotine pouches found in Honduras. They are reported as available alternatives but no governing law is identified; status is uncertain.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 21+
Legal basis: Ley Especial para el Control del Tabaco (Decreto No. 92-2010)
Cigarettes are legal to sell and use under the special tobacco-control law, which sets smoke-free rules and a minimum age of 21 for tobacco/nicotine products.
Vape / E-cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 21+
Legal basis: Decreto No. 92-2010 (classifies e-cigarettes as tobacco products)
Decree No. 92-2010 classifies e-cigarettes as tobacco products. Vaping is legal but age-restricted (21+) and prohibited in workplaces, indoor public spaces, public transport and near gathering areas.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
LegalHeated tobacco products are permitted in Honduras, but advertising/promotion of HTP is prohibited under the tobacco-control framework.
Personal Import
Sources
- AGGGSTHR — Honduras country profileAccessed 2026-06
- AGGGSTHR — Which countries allow the sale of snusAccessed 2026-06
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — Honduras legislationAccessed 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.