Venezuela
Last reviewed: 2026-06
Travelling to Venezuela with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Venezuela. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Venezuela as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.
Snus
UnclearLegal basis: No specific provision found
Venezuelan law does not specifically address tobacco snus; smokeless oral tobacco is not commonly available. Status is uncertain.
Nicotine Pouches
UnclearLegal basis: No specific provision found
Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are not specifically addressed in Venezuelan regulation. The 2023 ban targets e-cigarettes and heated tobacco; pouch status is uncertain and they are not generally available.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Tobacco control regulations (Ministry of Health)
Cigarettes remain legal in Venezuela while e-cigarettes and heated tobacco are banned. Subject to health warnings and advertising restrictions.
Vape / E-cigarettes
BannedLegal basis: Ministry of Health Resolution No. 414 of 28 June 2023
Venezuela bans all e-cigarettes: Resolution 414/2023 prohibits manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, import, export, advertising, use and consumption of e-cigarettes and accessories, including zero-nicotine products.
Heated Tobacco (IQOS)
BannedLegal basis: Ministry of Health Resolution No. 414 of 28 June 2023
Heated tobacco products are banned alongside e-cigarettes under Resolution 414/2023, covering manufacture, import, sale, advertising and use.
Personal Import
Sources
- AGGGSTHR — Venezuela country profileAccessed 2026-06
- AGGTobacco Control Laws — Venezuela legal summaryAccessed 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.