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Last reviewed: 2026-06

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

Snus

Unclear

Legal basis: Ley 32159 (2024); Ley 28705 (Tobacco Control)

Peruvian law does not specifically address tobacco snus; smokeless oral tobacco is not commonly available. Status is uncertain.

Unverified

Nicotine Pouches

Unclear

Legal basis: Ley 32159 (2024)

Peru's 2024 tobacco/nicotine control law (Ley 32159) regulates nicotine products and vapes; tobacco-free oral nicotine pouches are not clearly singled out and availability is limited. Status is uncertain pending regulation.

Unverified

Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Ley 28705; Ley 32159 (2024)

Cigarettes are legal and regulated, with health warnings covering 70% of pack faces, advertising bans and smoke-free spaces. Minimum purchase age 18.

Official source

Vape / E-cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Ley 32159 (2024)

Peru's Law 32159 (Nov 2024) regulates electronic nicotine delivery systems and similar non-nicotine devices: legal for adults but with sale-to-minors bans, advertising restrictions and use bans in enclosed public spaces.

Official source

Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Ley 32159 (2024)

Heated tobacco products are included within Peru's tobacco/nicotine control framework (Law 32159): legal for adults and subject to advertising, packaging and use restrictions.

Official source

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.