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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Vanuatu with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Vanuatu. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Vanuatu as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Unclear

Legal basis: Tobacco Control Act

No snus-specific provision was found in Vanuatu's tobacco law. Smokeless oral tobacco is not specifically addressed.

Unverified

Nicotine Pouches

Unclear

No specific regulation for tobacco-free nicotine pouches was found in Vanuatu. It is reported that nicotine may be purchased without an NRT prescription, suggesting a permissive environment, but pouches are not specifically addressed.

Unverified

Cigarettes

Legal

Legal basis: Tobacco Control Act

Combustible cigarettes are legal for sale and import, including online sales, regulated under Vanuatu's Tobacco Control Act; vending-machine sales are banned.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Unclear

Legal basis: Tobacco Control Act (does not currently cover e-cigarettes)

There is no specific law regarding e-cigarettes in Vanuatu and existing tobacco control law does not encompass them. Nicotine can reportedly be purchased without an NRT prescription, so vaping sits in an unregulated grey area.

Unverified

Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Unclear

Legal basis: Tobacco Control Act

No specific regulation for heated tobacco products was found in Vanuatu.

Unverified

Personal Import

Snus
Unknown
Nicotine Pouches
Unknown

Sources

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.