Can you bring a vape pen to Mauritius? Airlines allow vapes in carry-on bags, but Mauritius bans importing them. Here is what that means for your trip.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To Mauritius?

Airport Regulations

The flight is not the problem. Airlines allow vape pens in carry-on bags or on your person, never in checked luggage.

The FAA says vapes must stay in the cabin and must never be used or charged on the aircraft.

Vaping Laws

The problem is arrival. Mauritius bans the manufacture, import, distribution and sale of e-cigarettes, including e-liquids, devices and accessories, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids' legal database.

Because importing is banned, a vape in your luggage can be confiscated on arrival. The safe choice is to leave it at home.

Travelling With Vape Devices

If you transit through Mauritius on the way somewhere else, keep your vape in your carry-on and don't use it in the airport.

Bring nicotine replacement products such as patches or gum instead if you need nicotine during your stay.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in Mauritius?

Legality of Vaping Products

Yes. Under the Public Health (Restrictions on Tobacco Products) Regulations 2022, e-cigarettes can't be imported, distributed or sold in Mauritius.

The same rules treat e-cigarettes as tobacco products, so vaping is banned in indoor public places, workplaces and on public transport.

Safety Precautions

Vapes are for adults only. In the US, federal Tobacco 21 law has banned selling e-cigarettes to anyone under 21 since December 2019.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

With a bit of preparation, flying with a vape pen is simple. Here are some tips:

Do Your Research: Mauritius bans importing e-cigarettes. Check the law for your destination and every country where you change planes before you pack a vape.

Pack Smartly: Keep your vape in your carry-on, switched off or locked so the button can't be pressed. Store spare batteries in a case so the terminals can't touch metal.

Be Courteous & Respectful: There is no vaping on commercial flights, and you can't charge a vape on board either.

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Sources

• Mauritius: E-Cigarettes, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (Tobacco Control Laws)
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration
• Tobacco 21, U.S. Food and Drug Administration