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Last reviewed: 2026-06

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

Snus

Unclear

No snus-specific provision found in Paraguayan tobacco law. Paraguay appears on the GSTHR snus-allowed list, but oral smokeless tobacco is not separately regulated and is largely unavailable commercially.

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Nicotine Pouches

Unclear

No specific regulation for tobacco-free nicotine pouches found in Paraguay. Tobacco products are governed by Law No. 5538/2015, but oral nicotine pouches are not specifically addressed.

Unverified

Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Ley No. 5538/2015 (tobacco control); Ley No. 2969/2006 (FCTC ratification)

Cigarettes are legal to sell and use under Paraguay's tobacco-control law, with smoke-free rules and advertising limits. Paraguay is a major regional cigarette producer.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Restricted

Legal basis: Ley No. 5538/2015 (classifies e-cigarettes as tobacco products)

Law No. 5538/2015 classifies e-cigarettes as tobacco products; vaping is permitted but restricted in public places where smoking is banned and subject to tobacco taxation. Devices are commonly available.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Legal

Heated tobacco products are permitted for sale and use in Paraguay, but advertising/promotion is prohibited under the tobacco-control framework.

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Personal Import

Snus
Unknown
Nicotine Pouches
Unknown

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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.