Country profile
Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2026-03-05
Smoking in Central African Republic
1,917
Deaths
tobacco smoking causes 1,917 deaths per year in Central African Republic.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Central African Republic
In Central African Republic, there is no specific regulations regarding e-cigarettes / vaping. There is no clear information on whether travelers can bring vaping products for personal use. Those planning to do so are advised to check with the customs before traveling. Regardless of regulations, vaping in enclosed public places and by children is discouraged by our team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Central African Republic
Central African Republic does not have any specific laws regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), including their sale, purchase, or importation for personal use. If you have any relevant and accurate information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Central African Republic
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is banned by law in the Central African Republic. Therefore, it is illegal to sell NRT products. It is not clear whether these products can be imported for personal use, so it is advised to keep the prescription or purchase documents with you.
Snus
in Central African Republic
There are no available online sources providing information on the specific regulatory status of snus in Central African Republic, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Central African Republic
There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Central African Republic, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
The GSTHR database is updated regularly by our team.
However, please be aware that the information we provide does not constitute legal advice.
We cannot guarantee that the information is up to date or accurate, as the regulatory status of different product
categories can change at short notice and with little publicity.
If you wish to check the legal status of use or possession of any safer nicotine product in a specific country or region,
you should verify the information independently.
If you have reason to think that the information supplied on the GSTHR is inaccurate, please contact us with details
and any references and we will rectify any errors.