Vietnam is a paradise for travelers. From the vibrant streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the breathtaking beauty of Da Nang, Nha Trang, and the quaint charm of Hoi An, there's so much to explore. And let's not forget the incredible food and warm hospitality. But if you’re a snus lover, there’s one huge catch: finding snus in Vietnam is almost impossible.

Customs regulations make it tough to bring your snus supply into the country, and once you’re here, supermarkets and tobacco shops offer little to no options. So, where can you buy snus in Hoi An in 2025? We at SnusLAB have done the hard work of tracking down where you might find snus, and we’re here to share the answers with you!

📍 Searching for Snus in Hoi An

We visited several places where you’d think snus might be found and rated them from most likely to least likely to carry it. Here’s our guide:

Tobacco stores

Tobacco stores in Hoi An usually have a wide selection of tobacco products such as: cigarettes, vapes, cigars, electric tobacco (iQOS), pipe tobacco, hookah/shisha, Vietnamese "thuốc lào", rolling tobacco, or accessories. From all the tobacco stores we visited in Hoi An, all of them lack any type of smokeless tobacco: snus, nicotine pouches, dip, or chewing tobacco. We explored further by asking the reason for the lack of snus in Hoi An, or Vietnam with the store clerk, and almost all of them do not have any prior knowledge to snus, nicotine pouches, or any other type of smokeless tobacco.

Still, we found a unique Japanese tobacco shop in Hoi An. They have one type of Japanese chewing tobacco, though it's expensive. Snus in specialty shops for foreign goods in Hoi An is sometimes a hit or miss, since they often "do not sell that well". Therefore, it is difficult to buy snus in Hoi An, or in Vietnam in general. 

Convenience stores

From street vendors to larger chains like Winmart, convenience stores in Hoi An offer a limited selection of tobacco products — mostly cigarettes, rolling tobacco, and vapes. But again, no snus. The Vietnamese market is more focused on cigarettes and vapes, which are cheaper and more widely used. If you're looking for nicotine pouches or smokeless options, you'll be out of luck.

Gas stations

Unlike gas stations in the U.S or Europe, gas stations in Hoi An do not offer any extra products than gas. We have found exceptions to this on highway gas stations, where they would have everything from bathrooms, food courts, tea area, kids area to private dining rooms, and meeting rooms. Snus in gas stations in Hoi An are often a rare sights, more often or not they do not have them. Therefore, finding snus in gas stations in Hoi An is not possible.

Duty-free shops

We hoped to find snus at Hoi An International Airport's duty-free shops. They usually offer a wide selection of foreign goods like snacks, wine, spirits, alcohol, and cigarettes. After visiting 5 duty-free shops at the airport, they told us that they used to have snus and nicotine pouches before the pandemic in 2019. However, due to the lack of foreign visits for vacation, demand plummeted. Snus is not recognizable by the Vietnamese people. Therefore, the majority of customers are foreigners who had prior knowledge about snus or nicotine pouches.

Pharmacies 

There were no snus or nicotine pouches in the smaller pharmacies. However, we found American made nicotine patches that sticks on to your skin at a bigger pharmacies chain. This could be an alternative to snus or nicotine pouches, but this lack the common flavor that comes with snus which can be a different experience. Despite this, imported American made nicotine patches usually fetches upwards of 1.000.000 VND for a pack.

Vape stores

With the 2025 vape ban in full effect, most vape stores in Hoi An are either out of business or drastically reduced in size. Even when we asked the remaining shop owners, they didn’t know what snus was or why anyone would want it. The lack of awareness about snus and smokeless tobacco in Vietnam is a major barrier to availability.

Online retailers 

Established snus brands such as VELO, LYFT, ZYN, Siberia currently do not offer shipment to Vietnam as of the writing of this article. Therefore, the best bet to buy from their websites is through neighboring Asian countries such as Japan, Thailand, Pakistan, and have someone take it for you.

Why is it so hard to find snus in Vietnam?

We have explored this specific question in our previous post "Where to find snus in Vietnam?", and we found these where the most common reasons: 

• Strict regulations regarding snus
• Society attitude
• Low demand
• Insufficient knowledge 

These factors, along with the absence of major brands, make getting snus in Vietnam more difficult.

We understand this could really be a pain, since you will on vacation. This is where SnusLAB comes in!

We totally get the frustration — we’ve been in your shoes, searching for snus while vacationing in Hoi An and coming up empty-handed. That’s why we created SnusLAB: to give travelers and locals in Vietnam a reliable, fast source for authentic snus and nicotine pouches.

Whether you’re in Hoi An or Hanoi, SnusLAB is your go-to for fresh, high-quality snus — delivered quickly and safely. We stock popular brands like VELO, ZYN, and LYFT, and our commitment to freshness ensures your snus arrives in perfect condition.

Why Choose SnusLAB?

• ⚡ Super-fast delivery — Hanoi: 30–60 mins, Other cities: 1–2 days

• 🌍 Nationwide shipping — straight to your hotel, homestay, or apartment

• 🧃 No fake pouches — only legitimate, fresh products

• 💳 Flexible payment options — Pay by cash or PayPal

• 🤝 Friendly customer service — we’re here to help

Don’t waste your precious vacation time hunting down snus that probably won’t be there. Let us handle it, and we’ll get your snus cravings sorted — fast.

Want to find out more about buying snus, and nicotine pouches in Vietnam? We have just the right article for you:

• Where to find snus in Saigon?
• Where to find snus in Hoi An?
• Where to find snus in Da Nang?
• Where to find snus in Ho Chi Minh City?
• Where to find snus in Hanoi? 
• The Ultimate Guide to Snus in Vietnam