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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Mozambique with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Mozambique. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Mozambique as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Unclear

No current source on snus in Mozambique. A 2014 industry source suggested snus is permitted (sale and use), but this is dated and unverified.

Unverified

Nicotine Pouches

Unclear

No specific laws on nicotine pouches in Mozambique covering sale, purchase, use or personal import. No reliable data.

Unverified

Cigarettes

Legal

Combustible cigarettes are legal and available in Mozambique. Smoking prevalence has trended downward (~22% in 2000 to ~13% projected 2025).

Unverified

Vape / E-cigarettes

Unclear

No specific law regarding e-cigarettes/vaping in Mozambique; neither clearly banned nor regulated.

Unverified

Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Unclear

No specific laws on heated tobacco products in Mozambique. Sale, purchase and personal import are unregulated.

Unverified

Personal Import

Snus
Unknown
Nicotine Pouches
Unknown

Sources

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.