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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Uzbekistan with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are banned in Uzbekistan. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 20+. Personal import of snus is prohibited. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Uzbekistan as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Banned

Oral tobacco including snus is banned in Uzbekistan, with the traditional product nasvay excepted. Sale and import of snus are prohibited.

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Nicotine Pouches

Banned

Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are banned in Uzbekistan. The prohibition on the circulation of nicotine pouches came into force on 25 May 2024; sale and import are prohibited.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 20+

Conventional cigarettes are legal to sell and use in Uzbekistan under tobacco-control regulation (health warnings, advertising restrictions, minimum age).

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Banned

E-cigarettes and vaping products are banned in Uzbekistan. A law passed in 2024 prohibits the production, storage, transportation, import, export and sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems, with a complete ban and criminal penalties reinforced in 2026.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Legal

Heated tobacco products (e.g. IQOS) are allowed in Uzbekistan; the 2024 e-cigarette ban specifically excluded HTPs. Advertising of HTP is prohibited.

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Personal Import

Snus
Prohibited

Oral tobacco prohibited except nasvay.

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.