Syria
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Syria with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Syria. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Syria as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
UnclearNo specific law on snus (smokeless oral tobacco) was found in Syria. It is not explicitly addressed by Syrian tobacco regulation; general tobacco rules (18+ sales) would presumably apply but there is no reliable confirmation of sale or import status.
Nicotine Pouches
UnclearNo specific law regarding tobacco-free nicotine pouches was found in Syria, including for sale, purchase, use or personal import. Genuine grey area.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Syrian tobacco control law (anti-smoking legislation)
Conventional cigarettes are legal in Syria. Sale to persons under 18 is prohibited, and sales are banned in schools, healthcare and cultural facilities, public offices, transport, online and in open/loose packages.
Vape / E-cigarettes
BannedSyria enacted a comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes covering manufacture, marketing, sale, purchase, distribution and use, and prohibits vaping in public places. Driven by a surge in youth use; businesses face confiscation/destruction of stock and forced closures.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
UnclearSyria has no specific law for heated tobacco products (HTP), including sale, purchase or personal import. Status is a grey area; the broad e-cigarette ban does not clearly extend to HTP.
Personal Import
Sources
- AGGGSTHR — Syria country profile (snus)Accessed 2026-06
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — Syria legal summaryAccessed 2026-06
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — Syria, E-Cigarettes main policiesAccessed 2026-06
- AGGGSTHR — E-cigarette vaping in SyriaAccessed 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.