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Kuwait

Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

🌿 CannabisILLEGAL⚡ Nicotine PouchesUNKNOWN🫧 SnusLEGAL💨 E-CigarettesLEGAL🔥 Heated TobaccoLEGAL
ILLEGAL

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in Kuwait. Recreational: Illegal | Medical: Illegal.

LEGAL

💨 E-Cigarettes

In Kuwait, e-cigarettes are allowed but restricted in terms of trade and sales. The importation and sale of both vaping devices and nicotine are prohibited, although vaping products are marketed. Despite these restrictions, individuals can purchase e-cigarettes online. The minimum age for purchasing vaping products is 21 years. Travelers should check with their airline to confirm whether they can carry vaping devices in their luggage. A 2023 cross-sectional study by Alshaibani M. et al. found that the prevalence of e-cigarette use among adults aged 18 and older in Kuwait was 29.4%. Among males

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Last verified: 2025-02-10

LEGAL

🫧 Snus

There is no available online information regarding the regulatory status of Snus in Kuwait. However, information obtained from an industry source in 2014 suggests that snus is permitted in the country, including its sale, purchase, and use.

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Last verified: 2025-04-09

LEGAL

🔥 Heated Tobacco

Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) are legally allowed in Kuwait and are regulated as tobacco products. It is legal to use, sell, and import HTPs for trade, which also implies that importing them for personal use is permitted, even though it is not specifically mentioned. Additionally, marketing of HTPs is allowed. However, there are some restrictions to note: all forms of advertising for HTPs are banned, the minimum age limit for purchase is set at 18 years, and the use of these products is legally restricted in public places. HTPs are subject to taxation as tobacco products, with an effective ta

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Last verified: 2025-04-02

UNKNOWN

⚡ Nicotine Pouches

There are no specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Kuwait. However, the product falls under general consumer goods. Available sources do not indicate whether these products can be imported for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

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Last verified: 2025-04-24

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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