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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Kazakhstan with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are banned in Kazakhstan. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 21+. Personal import of snus is prohibited. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Kazakhstan as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Banned

Snus and other smokeless/oral tobacco products are banned in Kazakhstan. The import, production and distribution of snus is prohibited, and authorities have moved to introduce criminal liability for violations. The traditional product nasvai was banned in 2015.

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Nicotine Pouches

Banned

Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are banned in Kazakhstan under a government resolution. They are treated alongside the prohibition on snus and other oral nicotine/smokeless products.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 21+

Conventional cigarettes are legal to sell and use in Kazakhstan, subject to tobacco-control regulation (health warnings, advertising restrictions, minimum age). Kazakhstan raised its minimum age for tobacco sales to 21.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Banned

Legal basis: Law on Amendments and Supplements to Certain Legislative Acts on Healthcare Issues (signed April 2023)

E-cigarettes and vaping products are banned in Kazakhstan. President Tokayev signed a law prohibiting the production, import and sale of vapes, with fines and possible imprisonment for violations.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Legal

Heated tobacco products (e.g. IQOS) are allowed in Kazakhstan and regulated as tobacco products; their sale and use are permitted and advertising is allowed.

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Personal Import

Snus
Prohibited

Import prohibited along with production and distribution.

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.