Scandinavians travelling to Singapore are warned not to bring snus or nicotine pouches into the country, as the products are prohibited even when carried for personal use or during an airport transit.
The Swedish Embassy in Singapore states that importing all types of snus, including snus substitutes and nicotine-free snus, is prohibited. The ban also applies to travellers passing through Singapore without intending to enter the country.
The rules are particularly relevant to Scandinavian travellers, for whom traditional snus and tobacco-free nicotine pouches are common products.
Nicotine pouches also covered by Singapore’s regulations
Singapore’s restrictions are set out in its Tobacco and Vaporisers Control legislation. Regulations that came into force on 1 May 2026 explicitly include snus, oral snuff and nicotine pouches among prohibited products.
The restrictions cover importing, possessing and using prohibited tobacco and nicotine products. Travellers should therefore not assume that tobacco-free alternatives are exempt.
According to Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority, violations of the country’s tobacco regulations can carry serious penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
What travellers should know
The Swedish Embassy advises travellers to leave all types of snus and snus substitutes at home. There is no option to declare the products and pay customs duties to bring them into Singapore.
Nicotine replacement products, such as nicotine patches and chewing gum, are also subject to restrictions on import. However, certain approved nicotine replacement products can be purchased at pharmacies in Singapore.
The warning was also highlighted in Snusjakten’s international travel guide, which checked the regulations in 31 countries on 19 October 2026.
Singapore Customs last updated its general list of prohibited imports on 24 February 2026.
Scandinavian travellers are advised to check the latest regulations before departure and avoid carrying snus or nicotine pouches in either checked or hand luggage.
Sources: Swedish Embassy in Singapore; Singapore’s Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Regulations 2026; Singapore Customs; Snusjakten’s international travel guide.
