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Egypt

Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

🌿 CannabisILLEGAL⚡ Nicotine PouchesLEGAL🫧 SnusLEGAL💨 E-CigarettesLEGAL🔥 Heated TobaccoLEGAL
LEGAL

🫧 Snus

Egypt has a positive regulatory stance on snus. Under current regulations, snus is permitted in the country, allowing its sale, purchase, and use.

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Last verified: 2025-04-09

LEGAL

🔥 Heated Tobacco

Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) are not banned by law in Egypt. However, there are several regulations governing these products: manufacturers are required to display a health warning on the packaging, the minimum age for purchase is 18 years, and the nicotine content must be less than 3.5% by dry weight. The general taxation rate is 1,400 EGP (approximately 43 EUR) per kilogram of tobacco. Additionally, these products are prohibited from being advertised through any means. No specific information is available regarding whether these products can be imported for personal use. If you have any fi

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Last verified: 2025-03-31

LEGAL

⚡ Nicotine Pouches

Egypt legally allows the sale, purchase, and use of nicotine pouches. However, available sources do not specify whether importation for personal use is permitted or how many units of these products can be imported.

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Last verified: 2025-04-24

LEGAL

💨 E-Cigarettes

In Egypt, e-cigarettes are allowed, and the legal vaping age is 18 years and older, aligning with the legal smoking age. Vaping products are legally imported, commercialsed and marketed. According to Mistervapeuk (@mistervape.co.uk), there are no legal restrictions on the type of e-cigarettes travelers can bring into the country. Although there are no legal restrictions on vaping in public places, it is recommended to observe social etiquette and avoid vaping in religious spaces. Since Egypt's vaping regulations are relatively new and its market is still developing, it is recommended to bring

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Last verified: 2025-02-10

ILLEGAL

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in Egypt. Recreational: Illegal but often unenforced | Medical: Illegal.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently — always verify with local authorities or a qualified lawyer before traveling or making decisions based on this data.

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