Ivory Coast
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Ivory Coast with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Ivory Coast. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Ivory Coast as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
UnclearLegal basis: Law No. 2019-676 of 23 July 2019 on Tobacco Control
No specific online source on the regulatory status of snus in Ivory Coast. Traditional oral tobacco is not explicitly addressed; grey area under the general tobacco framework.
Nicotine Pouches
UnclearNo specific law on nicotine pouches found in Ivory Coast covering sale, purchase, use or personal import. Genuine grey area.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Law No. 2019-676 of 23 July 2019 on Tobacco Control
Cigarettes are legal for adults 18+. Law No. 2019-676 governs smoke-free places, advertising/promotion/sponsorship and packaging; plain packaging with 70% picture/text warnings is required (from Dec 2024).
Vape / E-cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Law No. 2019-676 of 23 July 2019 on Tobacco Control
E-cigarettes are permitted for sale but are defined as 'tobacco products' and subject to the same strict rules: 18+ minimum age, plain packaging (from Dec 2024) with 70% picture/text warnings, full advertising/promotion ban, and public-place vaping restrictions.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Law No. 2019-676 of 23 July 2019 on Tobacco Control
Heated tobacco products are covered by Ivory Coast's tobacco legislation, which has been extended to apply existing tobacco rules to novel products including HTPs. Legal but subject to the same controls as other tobacco products.
Personal Import
Sources
- AGGGSTHR — Ivory Coast profileAccessed 2026-06
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — Cote d'IvoireAccessed 2026-06
- LAW
- AGG
- AGGGSTHR — E-cigarette vaping in Ivory CoastAccessed 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.