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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Latvia with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are restricted in Latvia. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 20+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Latvia as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Restricted

Minimum age: 20+

Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD) Art. 17

Commercial sale and import of snus are banned in Latvia under the EU TPD. Personal import/use is generally tolerated. Tobacco/nicotine product sales age raised to 20 from 1 Jan 2025.

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Nicotine Pouches

Restricted

Minimum age: 20+

Nicotine pouches are legal but heavily restricted in Latvia: a strict nicotine cap of 4 mg/g applies, sales age is 20 (from 1 Jan 2025), and excise tax (~EUR 138/kg) applies. The low nicotine cap effectively removes most mainstream pouch products from legal sale.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 20+

Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD)

Cigarettes are legal under EU TPD rules. Sales age raised to 20 from 1 January 2025. Graphic health warnings required.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Restricted

Minimum age: 20+

Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD) Art. 20

Nicotine e-cigarettes are legal but restricted: Latvia banned flavoured e-liquids (only tobacco flavour permitted) from 2025 and raised the sales age to 20. Max 20 mg/ml nicotine, 2 ml tanks per EU TPD.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Legal

Minimum age: 20+

Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD)

Heated tobacco products are legal in Latvia, regulated as tobacco products. EU ban on characterising flavours in heated tobacco applies. Sales age 20.

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Personal Import

Snus
Allowed

Commercial sale banned; personal use tolerated.

Nicotine Pouches
Allowed

Strict 4 mg/g nicotine cap on products sold.

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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.