Hello everyone, I am Ceci and today I am going to give you a summarization of the regulations in airlines which are relevant to vaping or ecigs in different countries. We’ve done our best to research every country in the world. Obviously, it’s a massive task, and we’ve had to rely on secondary sources and information which is subject to change. Fortunately, feedback from hundreds of vapers and travellers have helped us to keep this page up-to-date.

Vapers and Electronic Cigarette Wholesalers Must Read. So, if you have any personal experience or additional information, please share in the comments below and we will update this post. In cases where the regulation has been listed as unclear, you should proceed with caution when taking your e-cigarette and any nicotine refills.

It is important to note, that even if e-cigarettes are legal in a country, there may be a lack of stores from which to buy refills from, so stock up before you go! Over the years it’s become clear that just while vaping is officially banned in many countries, the regulations are often not enforced. For example, in the comments below Tony notes that in the UAE vaping is officially banned, but is increasingly popular and there seems to be not attempt to enforce the regulations.

Over the years it’s become clear that just while vaping is officially banned in many countries, the regulations are often not enforced. For example, in the comments below Tony notes that in the UAE vaping is officially banned, but is increasingly popular and there seems to be not attempt to enforce the regulations.

Asia

Afghanistan – Legal.

Bangladesh – Unclear.

Brunei – Banned.

Cambodia – Banned. See Ban turns ecigarettes into back alley trade. However, many people have passed through customs with their e-cig with no problem, but it’s best to check before you travel.
China – There are conflicting reports on the legality of e-cigarettes. ECigarettePolitics states ecigs are legal, but that there may be regional issues, and a number of travellers have said they have had no issue vaping there. Sale and possession of ecigarettes containing nicotine is also illegal in Hong Kong, with a possible fine of up to HK$100,000 and/or a prison sentence of 2 years.
India – There’s plenty of confusion over vaping regulations in e-cigs. They are explicitly banned in at least two regions, and a Punjabi shopkeeper was sentenced to three years in jail for possession of a cigalike and eight cartridges. Despite this, there does not yet seem to be any specific law against e-cigs, with the Punjab government relying on an interpretation of the 1940 Drugs and Cosmetics act.
Indonesia – Officially banned, but the authorities don’t have a problem with personal use, and allow small quantities to be imported for your and your friends’ use. Attitudes do seem to vary, and at times you may find e-cig sellers and shops. Travellers have also reported being able to purchase vaping supplies in Bali.
Japan – Sale of nicotine refills are banned. However, readers report that you can import for personal use (officially up to 100ml, but one reader has imported up to 700ml).

Jordan – Banned.

Kazakhstan – Unclear.

Kyrgyzstan – Unclear.

Laos – Unclear.