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Portugal

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Last reviewed: 2026-06

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

Snus

Restricted

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD) Art. 17

Sale and commercial import of oral tobacco (snus) are banned in Portugal under the EU TPD (chewing tobacco excepted). Trade and online purchase are illegal, but personal import for own use is permitted.

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Nicotine Pouches

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are legal in Portugal and sold in stores and online. No national prohibition was found; an excise tax on nicotine pouches (EUR 0.065 per gram) took effect in 2026.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD)

Cigarettes are legal under EU TPD rules with graphic warnings and age 18+.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Restricted

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD) Art. 20

Nicotine e-cigarettes are legal but restricted: max 20 mg/ml nicotine, 2 ml tanks, age 18+, and flavour restrictions/bans are in place. No restriction on public vaping found.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD)

Heated tobacco products are legal in Portugal, regulated as tobacco products. The EU ban on characterising flavours in heated tobacco applies.

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Personal Import

Snus
Allowed

Trade/online purchase illegal; personal-use import permitted.

Nicotine Pouches
Allowed

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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.