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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Turkey with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are banned in Turkey. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. Personal import of snus is prohibited. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Turkey as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Banned

Legal basis: Presidential Decree No. 2149 (24 Feb 2020); novel tobacco product import/sale ban

Snus falls under Turkey's general prohibition on novel/smokeless tobacco products. Commercial sale and import are banned.

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Nicotine Pouches

Banned

Legal basis: Presidential Decree No. 2149 (2020) and novel-product import/sale restrictions

Nicotine pouches are reported as banned in Turkey, treated alongside other novel nicotine products that cannot be lawfully imported or sold.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Law No. 4207 on the Prevention and Control of the Harms of Tobacco Products

Conventional cigarettes are legal for adults 18+ and regulated, with advertising bans, plain packaging and smoke-free rules.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Restricted

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Presidential Decree No. 2149 (24 Feb 2020); Circular No. 2020/7

Commercial importation and sale of e-cigarettes is banned. Import for personal use is permitted (per Circular 2020/7: one device per person and cartridges/liquids up to 30 ml, or up to 10 disposables). Use in public places is restricted.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Banned

Legal basis: Presidential Decree No. 2149 (24 Feb 2020); novel tobacco product ban

Heated tobacco products (e.g. IQOS) are banned in Turkey: import, sale, purchase and advertising are prohibited, and no domestic-production approval has been granted.

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Personal Import

Snus
Prohibited
Nicotine Pouches
Prohibited

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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.