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Yemen

Middle East

Last reviewed: 2026-06

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

Snus

Unclear

No reliable online sources on the regulatory status of snus in Yemen (import, sale, purchase). Reported as broadly tolerated in practice but unconfirmed.

Unverified

Nicotine Pouches

Unclear

No specific laws on nicotine pouches were found for Yemen, including sale, purchase, use or personal import. Genuine grey area.

Unverified

Cigarettes

Legal

Conventional cigarettes are legal and widely available in Yemen, subject to general tobacco regulation. Enforcement is limited amid ongoing conflict.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Banned

E-cigarettes and vaping products are reported as banned in Yemen. Lack of accessible primary sources means personal-import status cannot be confirmed.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Unclear

No specific law for heated tobacco products in Yemen. A reported 50% retail tax on HTP implies the product is available, but regulatory status is unconfirmed.

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.