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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Iran with snus or nicotine pouches? Snus is unclear and nicotine pouches are banned. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Iran as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Unclear

No specific legislation on snus/oral tobacco was found for Iran. It is not explicitly addressed; general tobacco controls overseen by the Ministry of Health may apply. Given Iran's broad bans on novel nicotine products, status is uncertain.

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Nicotine Pouches

Banned

Legal basis: Ministry of Health and Medical Education regulations on nicotine products

Nicotine pouches are banned by law in Iran, including their sale, purchase and use.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Legal basis: Comprehensive National Tobacco Control Law (2006)

Cigarettes are legal but regulated under Iran's national tobacco control law, with advertising bans, public smoking restrictions and declining prevalence (~8.4% of adults).

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Banned

Legal basis: Ministry of Health and Medical Education Letter No. 300/7432

E-cigarettes/vaping are banned in Iran. The production, distribution, supply, sale, import and consumption of e-cigarettes and nicotine are prohibited; vapes are classified as tobacco products and use in public places is banned. Bringing a personal device is not explicitly forbidden but sale/import is illegal.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Banned

Legal basis: Ministry of Health and Medical Education regulations

Heated tobacco products are banned in Iran. Commercial sale, purchase, import, marketing and advertising are prohibited, and use is restricted in public spaces.

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Personal Import

Snus
Unknown
Nicotine Pouches
Prohibited

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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.