Iraq
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Iraq with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Iraq. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Iraq as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
UnclearLegal basis: Anti-Smoking Law No. 19 of 2012
No snus-specific provision was found. Oral tobacco falls within the broad tobacco definition under the Anti-Smoking Law No. 19 of 2012, so general restrictions (advertising, age 18+, health warnings) apply, but specific status is unclear.
Nicotine Pouches
UnclearNo specific law on nicotine pouches was found for Iraq. They may fall under the broad tobacco/nicotine definition of the Anti-Smoking Law No. 19 of 2012, but their dedicated legal status is unclear.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Anti-Smoking Law No. 19 of 2012
Cigarettes are legal and widely used, regulated under the Anti-Smoking Act No. 19 of 2012 governing public smoking, advertising, packaging and an 18+ minimum age.
Vape / E-cigarettes
LegalLegal basis: Council of Ministers decision lifting import ban (28 May 2025); Anti-Smoking Law No. 19 of 2012
E-cigarettes were previously banned, but in May 2025 the federal Council of Ministers lifted the ban on importing e-cigarettes, electronic hookahs and related products, subject to Anti-Smoking Law compliance and pending implementing standards. Note: the Kurdistan Regional Government maintains a strict ban on vapes (since January 2024).
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
LegalLegal basis: Council of Ministers decision lifting import ban (28 May 2025); Anti-Smoking Law No. 19 of 2012
Heated tobacco products were covered by the prior import ban, which the federal Council of Ministers lifted in May 2025 alongside e-cigarettes, subject to Anti-Smoking Law compliance and standards being set. General tobacco rules (18+, health warnings) apply. The Kurdistan region maintains tighter restrictions.
Personal Import
Sources
- AGGGSTHR — Snus in IraqAccessed 2026-06
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — IraqAccessed 2026-06
- AGG
- AGG
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — Iraq E-Cigarettes Main PoliciesAccessed 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.