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.

Australasia

Australia

There is no restriction on the importation, sale, possession or purchase of e-cigarettes without nicotine. Nicotine is classified as a Schedule 7 poison therefore in all states it is illegal for retail sale unless a permit has been issued. A Schedule 7 poison does not usually justify an import prohibition. However, in certain states and territories, obtaining, purchasing, possession and/or using nicotine without a permit is an offence.

Update: According to Australia border control, e-cigs can be brought into the country so long as they do not state they are for ‘theraputic use’. (Thanks to Lesley for passing on the information.)

New S. Wales – No regulations on buying and possessing products containing nicotine

N. Territories – Permit is required to possess nicotine.

Queensland – Nicotine is classified as a regulated poison therefore prohibits a person from obtaining and possessing nicotine.

S. Australia – No regulation on the possession of nicotine and products containing nicotine.

Tasmania – Nicotine possession is not prohibited.

Victoria – Personal use is allowed.

W. Australia – No regulation on the possession of nicotine and products containing nicotine.

New Zealand

Vapers and Electronic Cigarette Wholesalers Must Read. Sale of cartridges and e-liquid containing nicotine is illegal, but importation for personal use is allowed – so stock up before you go! However Jason below points out that you can still buy e-liquid with nicotine at some stores (although presumably this could be stopped at any time by the authorities.) See Ecigarettes and The Law in Australia by Aussie Ecigarette Reviews for more info.