Tobacco and nicotine age limits in Finland (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: The minimum age to buy tobacco, e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches is 18. Smoking and vaping are banned in indoor public premises and vehicles used by the public, and in a private vehicle with a person under 15 inside.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy tobaccoTobacco and nicotine products | 18 years [1] |
| Minimum age to buy e-cigarettesTobacco and nicotine products | 18 years [1] |
| Nicotine pouchesTobacco and nicotine products | Age-limited [1] |
| Smoking ban in indoor public placesTobacco and nicotine products | Yes [1] |
| Smoking ban on public transportTobacco and nicotine products | Yes [1] |
| Flavoured tobacco and e-cigarettesTobacco and nicotine products | Cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and heated tobacco products with a characterising scent or taste are banned, and products intended to give a tobacco or nicotine-pouch characterising scent or taste may not be sold to consumers. Nicotine pouches may taste of menthol or mint. [1] |
| Smoking in cars with childrenTobacco and nicotine products | Smoking is not allowed inside a privately used vehicle when a person under 15 is in it. The ban does not apply to living quarters in a vehicle. [1] |
| E-cigarettes in indoor public placesTobacco and nicotine products | The smoking ban chapter also applies to burning plant-based smoking products and to using e-cigarettes, including their smoke, vapour and particles. [1] |
Notes
- Sale and supply of tobacco products to persons under 18 is banned. Persons under 18 may not hold tobacco products or tobacco substitutes or import them.
- Applies to e-cigarettes and nicotine liquids; a seller must also be at least 18 (supervised exception). Remote cross-border sales of these products are prohibited.
- Nicotine pouches (savuton nikotiinituote) may be sold, not to under-18s; flavour is limited to menthol or mint, and the nicotine content and other requirements apply.
- The ban covers indoor premises available to the public or employees, and also some outdoor areas such as playgrounds and school grounds. Exceptions include limited hotel rooms and designated smoking rooms.
- Vehicles’ interiors available to the public are covered; a separate rule bans smoking in a private vehicle with a person under 15 inside.
- Applies to tobacco products; the sale of flavour-giving products to consumers is also restricted.
- Smoking here includes burning plant-based products and using e-cigarettes.
- Vaping counts as smoking under the ban.
Sources
- Finlex (Ministry of Justice): Tupakkalaki 549/2016 (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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