Airline rules let you carry a vape pen in your carry-on on flights to Haiti, but several governments currently advise against all travel there.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To Haiti?

Before thinking about your vape, check travel advisories. The UK government advises against all travel to Haiti because of the volatile security situation, and consular help there is very limited.

What Is A Vape Pen?

A vape pen is a small e-cigarette with a battery, a heating coil and a tank or cartridge of e-liquid.

The coil heats the liquid into an aerosol that is inhaled. Some pens are built for cannabis oil, and those should never go on an international trip.

Are Vapes Allowed On Flights To Haiti?

Yes, in your carry-on only. TSA allows electronic smoking devices only in carry-on bags, not checked luggage, on both domestic and international flights from US airports.

Check your airline's limit on the number of devices, and keep the vape switched off for the flight.

Safety Tips For Flying With A Vape Pen

Keep spare batteries in a case so the terminals can't touch metal objects, and never leave a device charging unattended.

Pack e-liquid within your carry-on liquids allowance and seal tanks in a plastic bag in case they leak.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in Haiti?

Legal Overview of Vape Pens in Haiti

We could not find a Haitian national law that specifically addresses e-cigarettes or vapes.

That doesn't mean anything goes. With the current security situation, local rules and enforcement are hard to predict, so carry only a personal amount.

Cultural Considerations Regarding Vapes

Vape discreetly and away from other people, especially indoors, in vehicles and around children.

Ask before vaping in a hotel, restaurant or someone's home.

Suggestions Before Purchasing a Vape Pen

Bring the device and e-liquid you need from home rather than relying on finding supplies in Haiti.

Buy only from legitimate retailers, and avoid unlabeled or unknown liquids.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

Pack It in Your Carry-On

Vapes and spare batteries belong in your carry-on bag or on your person, never in checked luggage.

If the airline takes your carry-on at the gate to check it, remove the vape and any spare batteries first.

Stop It From Firing

Switch the device off or lock it so the heating element can't activate in your bag.

Carry spare batteries in a case so the terminals can't touch keys, coins or other metal.

Pack E-Liquid With Your Toiletries

E-liquid counts as a liquid at security, so each bottle has to meet the 3.4 oz (100 ml) carry-on limit at most airports.

Pressure changes in flight can push liquid out of a tank, so travel with tanks empty or sealed in a plastic bag.

Don't Vape or Charge on Board

Vaping is not allowed on commercial flights, including in the restroom, and you shouldn't charge the device on the plane.

Leave THC at Home

Never travel internationally with THC or cannabis vapes. Cannabis is still illegal under US federal law, and many countries punish it severely.

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Sources

• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Haiti travel advice: Warnings and insurance, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office