Sierra Leone
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Sierra Leone with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are restricted in Sierra Leone. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Sierra Leone as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
RestrictedMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act, No. 10 of 2022
Smokeless/oral tobacco is covered by the broad 'tobacco product' definition in the Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act 2022. Sale is permitted to adults (18+) but products with a characterizing flavour are banned and must carry graphic health warnings. Industry sources (2014) had reported snus as permitted; it now falls under the 2022 Act.
Nicotine Pouches
RestrictedMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act, No. 10 of 2022
The 2022 Act regulates 'other nicotine products' and devices containing nicotine. Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are not named specifically, but the Act's broad nicotine-product definition likely captures them: sale to 18+ with flavour restrictions and a ban on internet sales. Treat as regulated/restricted.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act, No. 10 of 2022
Cigarettes are legal but tightly regulated under the 2022 Act: import/sale require licences, large graphic health warnings (90% of pack) are mandatory, public smoking is criminalised, and minimum age is 18.
Vape / E-cigarettes
RestrictedMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act, No. 10 of 2022
E-cigarettes/ENDS are explicitly within the Act's 'tobacco product' definition. They are legal to sell to adults (18+) but heavily restricted: internet sales banned, characterizing flavours banned, loose e-liquid cartridges banned, public use prohibited where smoking is, and advertising banned.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
RestrictedMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act, No. 10 of 2022
There is no HTP-specific provision, but heated tobacco products fall under the Act's broad tobacco-product definition, so general controls apply (licensing, 18+, health warnings, flavour and internet-sale bans). Legal but regulated.
Personal Import
Import is licensed/regulated under the Act.
Sources
- LAWTobacco and Nicotine Control Act, 2022 — SierraLIIAccessed 2026-06
- AGG
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.