Regulation · 26 October 2026 · Stefan Bensmo

Travelling with snus and nicotine pouches in 2026: what you can bring, country by country

Short answer: you can bring tobacco snus for personal use to most countries, but two countries stand out for nicotine pouches. Norway bans the import of tobacco-free nicotine pouches, and France has banned even possessing them since April 1, 2026. Here are the rules for the most common destinations, checked against customs authorities and legislation in October 2026.

The rules by country

Norway: tobacco snus yes, nicotine pouches no

Norwegian Customs explicitly lists “nicotine pouches (tobacco-free snus)” among goods that may not be imported (Tolletaten). The “white snus” sold in Norway contains small amounts of tobacco, which is why it is legal there. Tobacco snus counts towards the tobacco quota: 250 grams for visitors living abroad and 125 grams for residents. Anything above the quota must be declared. Since January 1, 2026, private individuals may also no longer order snus or nicotine snus by post to Norway (Tolletaten).

Denmark and Finland

Tobacco snus may not be sold in Denmark, and official travel guidance only mentions the EU guide levels for cigarettes and smoking tobacco (borger.dk). The often-quoted 750-gram snus limit has no official source. Nicotine pouches are sold in Denmark, but since July 1, 2025 with a maximum of 9 mg of nicotine per pouch, and since April 2026 only in tobacco or menthol flavours (Danish order). These rules govern sales; we have found no ban on bringing your own cans.

Finland has clear limits: up to one kilogram of tobacco snus per day and up to one kilogram of nicotine pouches in total, for personal use and from age 18 (Finnish Customs).

Germany, Spain and France

In Germany, neither snus nor nicotine pouches may be sold. A German court ruled in 2013 that snus ordered online from Sweden can be stopped by customs (LTO), and local authorities ban the sale of nicotine pouches as unauthorised novel foods. The bans target businesses, not private possession.

In Spain, nicotine pouches are sold legally. The government’s proposal for a maximum of 0.99 mg of nicotine per pouch had not taken effect as of June 2026 (The Objective). For travel within the EU, the EU guide levels apply (Aena).

France is the strictest country in Europe. Since April 1, 2026, importing, possessing and using nicotine pouches has been banned, including for tourists. Tobacco snus is not covered. See our guide to snus and nicotine pouches in France.

Thailand and the United States

Thailand allows 250 grams of tobacco or 200 cigarettes duty-free; anything above must be left in the customs drop box on arrival (Thailand.go.th). Nicotine pouches are treated as tobacco and are allowed for personal use, but online sales and visible displays are banned (Tobacco Asia). The legal status of tobacco snus is unclear, so bring only small amounts.

In the US, both snus and nicotine pouches are sold from age 21. Visitors may bring 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 2 kilograms of tobacco duty-free (US tariff schedule). Tobacco imported for personal use is formally not exempt from FDA requirements and can in theory be refused, but small amounts in luggage are rarely a problem (FDA).

Can you fly with snus or nicotine pouches?

Yes. Snus and nicotine pouches are not liquids, so the 100 ml rule does not apply. The US TSA allows tobacco in both carry-on and checked bags (TSA). Cans bought duty-free still count towards the destination’s limits, and limits apply per person and per trip.

What it means for the industry

Our read The rules for travellers mirror the regulatory fragmentation brands and distributors deal with every day: the same product is fully legal in Sweden, restricted in Denmark, banned from import in Norway and banned from possession in France. For travel retail and airport sellers, that means a responsibility to tell buyers about the rules at their destination. Read more about Europe’s regulatory fragmentation.