Countries that Banned Electronic Cigarettes

Vape or electronic cigarette does provide certain benefits for its users

A high-tech look of the E-cigarettes - Image Credit Chris F

The use of electronic cigarettes has been known since a few years ago, the wearer covers certain age groups, even for travelers, and specifically those who intend to gradually quit smoking. But. There are some countries that deny users of these types of cigarettes entering their country.

You really can not guess, because the prohibition of carrying this type of electronic cigarette can get you into the prison room.

Of course every country has its own reasons, very strict rules about vape alias electronic cigarette has been limited in such a way its usage. There are even countries that openly forbid their use at risk for offenders going to jail.

It's a fairly extensive report on how these electronic cigarettes, as written in detikTravel, today, vape have been considered as illicit goods whose use is prohibited, you can see examples in Thailand.

This country clearly prohibits, anyone who violates it, could be threatened with a sentence of 10 years in prison. Things are more or less similar in Brazil and Uruguay, vape trading and its use is prohibited since 2014.

The other country is the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as a traveler, you should pay close attention to this prohibition, the authorities at the airport will confiscate if they find it in the examination. Similarly in other Middle Eastern countries, such as Qatar and Jordan, while regular cigarettes are still legal.

Specifically in Hong Kong, the use of vape is still allowed, as long as the vape fluids do not contain nicotine. Turkey allows the use of vape as long as it is not indoors, or in public transportation.

Maybe you can completely see the list of those countries.

Countries that forbid.

1. Argentina
2. Austria
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Brunei

6. Colombia
7. Egypt
8. Malaysia
9. Mexico
10. Oman

11. Indonesia
12. Panama
13. Singapore
14. Taiwan
15. Tajikistan

16. Thailand
17. Turkey
18. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
19. Uruguay
20. Venezuela

Countries that limit the usage.

1. Australia
2. Canada
3. Denmark
4. Finland
5. Japan

6. Hong Kong
7. Hungary
8. Iran
9. New Zealand
10. Norway

11. South Africa
12. Sweden
13. Switzerland

The list above can give you some sort of guidance before entering the country, of course you will not get into trouble when you want to travel to their country. Happy Traveling!

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Source: W Setyo Widodo - detikTravel, travelKompas
Image: Chris F via Wikipedia