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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Singapore with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are banned in Singapore. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 21+. Personal import of snus is prohibited. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Singapore as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Banned

Legal basis: Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act 1993, Sec. 15 (prohibited tobacco products)

Import, sale, distribution, possession, use and purchase of smokeless tobacco including snus are prohibited. The HSA actively enforces against smokeless tobacco (hundreds of kg seized in 2024 operations). Even personal possession is an offence.

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Nicotine Pouches

Banned

Legal basis: Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act 1993; Poisons Act (nicotine controlled substance)

Nicotine pouches are prohibited. All oral nicotine and tobacco products not approved as NRT are banned, and nicotine is a controlled substance under the Poisons Act so unlicensed handling is a criminal offence. Import, sale, possession and use are all prohibited.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 21+

Legal basis: Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act 1993

Combustible cigarettes are legal but tightly regulated, with standardised plain packaging, graphic warnings, high taxes and a minimum age of 21. Cigarettes exceeding tar/nicotine limits are prohibited.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Banned

Legal basis: Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act 1993; Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act (TVCA, from 1 May 2026)

Vaporisers / e-cigarettes are prohibited — import, sale, distribution, possession and use are all illegal. The TVCA (renamed from TCASA on 1 May 2026) consolidates enforcement with enhanced penalties for possession, use, import and supply of vaporisers.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Banned

Legal basis: Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act 1993 (prohibited tobacco products)

Heated tobacco products (heat-not-burn, e.g. IQOS) are prohibited tobacco products in Singapore. Import, sale, possession and use are all banned.

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Personal Import

Snus
Prohibited

Fully prohibited; possession is an offence.

Nicotine Pouches
Prohibited

Prohibited; possession is an offence.

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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.