Solomon Islands
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Solomon Islands with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Solomon Islands. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Solomon Islands as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
UnclearLegal basis: Tobacco Control Act 2010
No snus-specific provision was found in Solomon Islands tobacco law. The Tobacco Control Act 2010 regulates combustible tobacco but does not specifically address smokeless oral tobacco.
Nicotine Pouches
UnclearNo specific regulation for tobacco-free nicotine pouches was found in the Solomon Islands.
Cigarettes
LegalLegal basis: Tobacco Control Act 2010
Combustible cigarettes are legal for sale, regulated under the Tobacco Control Act 2010 with smoking, advertising, and packaging/labelling restrictions.
Vape / E-cigarettes
UnclearLegal basis: Tobacco Control Act 2010 (does not currently cover e-cigarettes)
There is no specific law regarding e-cigarettes in the Solomon Islands and existing tobacco control law does not currently cover them. The government announced in June 2025 plans to strengthen the Tobacco Act 2010 to cover and restrict e-cigarettes, but no comprehensive ban is yet in force.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
UnclearLegal basis: Tobacco Control Act 2010
No specific regulation for heated tobacco products was found in the Solomon Islands. Existing tobacco control law does not clearly address them.
Personal Import
Sources
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — Solomon Islands legal summaryAccessed 2026-06
- AGGGSTHR — Solomon Islands e-cigarette profileAccessed 2026-06
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — Solomon Islands: LawsAccessed 2026-06
- AGGIslands Business — Vaping's grip tightens across the PacificAccessed 2026-06
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.