E-cigarettes in Vietnam prohibited: High punishments are threatened with travelers!

E-cigarettes in Vietnam prohibited: High punishments are threatened with travelers!

Vietnam has introduced a drastic ban on e-cigarettes, which strictly prohibits the use, possession and trade of vapes and the associated accessories. Anyone who violates this law must expect considerable fines that can sum up depending on the severity of the violation. According to the German Federal Foreign Office, little violations such as the use of e-cigarettes can be punished with fines up to two million dong (around 76 euros). For more serious offenses, such as trade or production, threatens up to three billion dong, which corresponds to the equivalent of over 115,000 euros. In extreme cases, even prison terms of up to 15 years can be imposed, according to today's colleagues from today.at.

travelers should definitely find out about the new regulations before entering Vietnam, since the carrying of vapes is also not allowed. The warning of the Federal Foreign Office is clear: e-cigarettes and their accessories have been completely prohibited since the beginning of the year. The ban extends to all forms of electronic cigarettes as well as accessories such as evaporators and liquids. If someone carries an e-cigarette with them, this could lead to massive problems with controls, as Travelbook reports.

comparison with other countries

Vietnam is part of a list of countries that have imposed similar bans. E-cigarettes have been prohibited in Thailand and Singapore for a long time, and users have to expect high penalties there too. In addition, there has been an import ban on e-cigarettes in the Maldives since November 2024. Australia has also introduced strict regulations: Since March 2024, the import of all types of Vapes has been prohibited without special approval. These developments show a global movement towards more restrictive measures regarding the use of e-cigarettes and their import into different countries.