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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Malta with snus or nicotine pouches? Snus is restricted and nicotine pouches are legal. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Malta as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Restricted

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD) Art. 17; Legal Notice 67 (smokeless tobacco)

Sale, import and manufacture of snus and other smokeless oral tobacco are banned in Malta under the EU TPD and Legal Notice 67. Small amounts for personal use are tolerated.

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Nicotine Pouches

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are sold in Malta (convenience stores, online) and are not covered by the smokeless-tobacco ban as they contain no tobacco. They sit in a lightly regulated/under-review space; Maltese health authorities have flagged concern over unregulated pouches.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

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

Cigarettes are legal under EU TPD rules with graphic warnings and age 18+.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

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

Nicotine e-cigarettes are legal: max 20 mg/ml nicotine, 2 ml tanks, age 18+. No flavour ban; online purchase permitted; advertising regulated.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Restricted

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Legal Notice 67 (smokeless tobacco products ban)

Heated tobacco products are caught by Malta's Legal Notice 67 banning import, manufacture or sale of smokeless tobacco products, because they are classified as smokeless tobacco; their commercial availability is therefore restricted.

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Personal Import

Snus
Allowed

Commercial sale/import/manufacture banned; small personal-use amounts tolerated.

Nicotine Pouches
Allowed

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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.