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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Romania 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 Romania as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Restricted

Minimum age: 18+

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

As an EU member, commercial sale of snus is prohibited under the EU TPD oral-tobacco ban. Personal import for own use is generally tolerated in practice but not formally authorised.

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Nicotine Pouches

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are not covered by the EU TPD and are legal consumer products in Romania, subject to general consumer rules and an 18+ age limit. No national ban in force.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: EU Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD); Law no. 349/2002

Cigarettes are legal and regulated under the EU TPD and national tobacco-control law. Age 18+; combustible flavour bans and health warnings apply.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

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

Nicotine e-cigarettes and e-liquids are legal under the EU TPD framework (max 20 mg/ml nicotine, 10 ml refills, 2 ml tanks). Age 18+.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

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

Heated tobacco products (IQOS, glo) are legal and sold in Romania, regulated as tobacco products under the TPD. The EU characterising-flavour ban for HTP applies.

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Personal Import

Snus
Unknown

Tolerated for personal amounts; no published official limit.

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.