Last updated: March 9, 2020
Sales Restrictions
Sale of single cigarettes/sticks
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of single cigarette sticks is prohibited.
Sale of tobacco products via vending machines
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products by vending machine is prohibited.
Sale of tobacco products via the internet
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products by the internet is prohibited.
Sale of smokeless tobacco products
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of smokeless tobacco products is prohibited.
Sale of waterpipe tobacco products
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of waterpipe tobacco is prohibited.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Schools/educational facilities
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products in schools/educational facilities is prohibited.
Playgrounds
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products on or near playgrounds is prohibited.
Stadiums/arenas
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products in stadiums/arenas is prohibited.
Healthcare facilities
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products in healthcare facilities is prohibited.
Cultural facilities
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the sale of tobacco products in cultural facilities is prohibited.
Retail Package Size Restrictions
Minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use.
Minimum weight of smokeless tobacco per unit package
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use.
Retail Licensing Requirements
Specific retail license or equivalent approval required to sell tobacco products
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, there can be no retail license to sell tobacco products.
