Nepal
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Nepal with snus or nicotine pouches? Snus is legal and nicotine pouches are unclear. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Nepal as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
LegalSnus is legally allowed in Nepal, including its sale and use, regulated as a tobacco product. Sales to minors are prohibited and Kathmandu has local tobacco restrictions.
Nicotine Pouches
UnclearNo specific law was found regulating tobacco-free nicotine pouches in Nepal. Their legal status is undefined; GSTHR reports no specific regulations.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Tobacco Products (Control and Regulatory) Act 2010
Cigarettes are legal for adults 18+. Public-place use is prohibited and sales are banned within Kathmandu metropolitan area; large graphic health warnings are mandatory.
Vape / E-cigarettes
RestrictedE-cigarettes/vapes are heavily restricted in Nepal: the sale and all forms of advertising are banned. Personal import status is ambiguous and use is not clearly authorised.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
LegalHeated tobacco products are regulated as tobacco products in Nepal. They may not be sold to minors, marketed, or used in public, and sale/use is banned within Kathmandu, but they are not prohibited nationally.
Personal Import
Sources
- AGGGSTHR — Nepal country profile (snus)Accessed 2026-06
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — Nepal legal summaryAccessed 2026-06
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.