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Last reviewed: 2026-06

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

Snus

Unclear

No specific regulation was found governing snus (smokeless oral tobacco) in Myanmar. Its legal status is undefined; GSTHR reports no specific regulations on sale, purchase, use or import.

Unverified

Nicotine Pouches

Unclear

No specific laws govern tobacco-free nicotine pouches in Myanmar. Their sale, purchase, use and import are unregulated and the status is undefined.

Unverified

Cigarettes

Legal

Legal basis: Control of Smoking and Consumption of Tobacco Product Law 2006

Cigarettes are legal to sell and use in Myanmar (adult smoking prevalence around 24%). The 2006 law regulates public smoking and packaging.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Banned

Myanmar officially banned e-cigarettes in February 2026, prohibiting their sale, import, export, possession and distribution.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Unclear

Myanmar has no specific laws addressing heated tobacco products regarding sale, purchase or importation. Their status is undefined.

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.