As of January 1, 2026, Norway prohibits private individuals from purchasing tobacco products from abroad through online sales (so-called cross-border sales). The Norwegian Customs Agency (Tolletaten) reserves the right to detain, confiscate, and destroy goods imported in breach of the ban, without any reimbursement.

With specific reference to vaping, the ban includes:

• electronic cigarettes and e-liquids containing nicotine;
• electronic cigarettes and nicotine-free e-liquids with characterising flavours.

However, the legislation provides for some exceptions:

• the import of electronic cigarettes and nicotine-free e-liquids with tobacco flavour is permitted;
• a very specific exemption applies to nicotine products: a private individual may import electronic cigarettes and nicotine-containing e-liquids for personal use as a smoking cessation aid, but only if the products comply with the requirements of pharmaceutical legislation.

Nicotine pouches also fall within the scope of the ban. By contrast, tobacco-free and nicotine-free pouches may still be imported.