Tunisia
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Tunisia with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Tunisia. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Tunisia as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
UnclearNo snus-specific provision found in Tunisia. Tobacco is a state monopoly (RNTA), but oral smokeless tobacco is not specifically regulated; status is unclear.
Nicotine Pouches
UnclearThere are no specific laws on nicotine pouches in Tunisia covering sale, purchase, use or personal import. Genuine grey area.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Tunisian tobacco control legislation; RNTA state tobacco monopoly
Cigarettes are legal and distributed through the state RNTA monopoly, subject to standard tobacco control measures including sales-to-minors restrictions.
Vape / E-cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
E-cigarettes are legally available for sale without prescription in Tunisia, but there is no specific regulating law (legal grey area). Health warnings on packaging are applied; most vendors apply an 18+ rule. Tourists may bring vapes for personal use.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
UnclearNo specific regulation for heated tobacco products in Tunisia. IQOS/glo notionally fall under the RNTA tobacco monopoly but have not been officially supplied; status is unclear and personal import is a grey area.
Personal Import
Sources
- AGGGSTHR — Tunisia country profileAccessed 2026-06
- AGGGSTHR — Using pouches in TunisiaAccessed 2026-06
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — Tunisia lawsAccessed 2026-06
- AGGGSTHR — E-cigarette vaping in TunisiaAccessed 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.