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Last reviewed: 2026-06

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

Snus

Unclear

An older (2014) industry source suggests snus is permitted in Oman (sale, purchase, use), but no current sources confirm this and Oman bans most novel nicotine products. Treat as a grey area.

Unverified

Nicotine Pouches

Unclear

No specific laws on nicotine pouches were found for Oman, including sale, purchase, use or personal import. Grey area, though Oman's broad bans on other novel products suggest caution.

Unverified

Cigarettes

Legal

Conventional cigarettes are legal in Oman, subject to GCC excise taxation and public-place restrictions (about 10.7% adult smoking prevalence).

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Banned

Legal basis: Ministerial Decree No. 327/2015; Decree No. 698/2015

Import, sale and use of e-cigarettes are illegal in Oman under Ministerial Decrees 327/2015 and 698/2015, which ban the import and trade of e-cigarettes. Fines up to OMR 1,000, doubled for repeat offences.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Banned

Heated tobacco products (e.g. IQOS) are banned in Oman: import for personal use and trade, sale, purchase, marketing and advertising are all prohibited.

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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.