Attention holidaymakers: E-cigarettes banned in the Maldives from November!

Attention holidaymakers: E-cigarettes banned in the Maldives from November!

Attention, travelers! From November 15, the import of e-cigarettes in the Maldives is strictly prohibited! The Federal Foreign Office warns: "Any kind of e-cigarettes" is affected, including Shishas and flavored cigarettes. So if you plan to travel to this tropical paradise, you should prepare well and leave your e-cigarettes at home!

The import ban also extends to tobacco and accessories, with a small exception: travelers aged 18 and over with a tourist visa can bring up to 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars and 250 grams tobacco. If you still want to carry your e-cigarette or Shisha with you, you have the opportunity to deposit it at a special switch at the airport and pick them up again when they leave. A clever move to avoid unpleasant surprises!

International bans in the trend

Did you know that similar bans also apply in other countries? In Thailand, the import of e-cigarettes is strictly prohibited, and violations can be punished with high fines or even up to five years in prison. E-cigarettes are also taboo in Singapore! And from March 2024, a comprehensive ban on import for all types of Vapes will be introduced in Australia, unless you have a special license. So it is essential to find out about the respective provisions before the trip, because changes can occur at any time!

The Maldives, a popular travel destination in the Indian Ocean, attract numerous German vacationers, especially in the winter months. But now it says: without e-cigarette on vacation! Be clever and find out more to avoid nasty surprises!