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Last reviewed: 2026-04

Travelling to New Zealand with snus or nicotine pouches? Snus is restricted and nicotine pouches are unclear. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, and vaping in New Zealand as of 2026-04, with official sources where available.

Snus

Restricted

Legal basis: Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 (as amended)

Sale of tobacco-based snus is prohibited. Personal import for own use is explicitly permitted.

Official source

Nicotine Pouches

Unclear

No specific nicotine pouch legislation found. Legal status unverified.

Unverified

Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 (as amended)

Cigarettes legal for adults 18+. The generational smokefree ban introduced by the Smokefree 2025 legislation was repealed in 2023 by the new government. Plain packaging applies.

Official source

Vape / E-cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Vaping products regulated under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 (as amended 2020). Legal for adults 18+. Retail licensing required. Flavours allowed in specialist vape stores. Advertising restricted.

Official source

Personal Import

Snus
Allowed
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 and vaping 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.