Don't take a vape pen to Suriname. Its Tobacco Act bans the import, distribution and sale of e-cigarettes, so leave yours at home.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To Suriname?

Vaping Regulations in Suriname

Suriname bans e-cigarettes from import, distribution and sale. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids' legal database cites Article 13(2) of the 2013 Tobacco Act.

We found no exemption for travelers bringing a personal vape. Leave it at home, or ask the Suriname embassy before you travel.

Vape Pen Safety Precautions

Vapes can fly, but only in your carry-on bag or on your person. TSA rules for vaping devices ban them from checked luggage.

You must take effective steps to stop the heating element from switching on by accident. Each lithium-ion battery must be 100 watt-hours or less, which covers almost all vape batteries.

The FAA says vapes must never be used or charged on the aircraft. Keep yours switched off or locked for the whole flight.

E-liquid in your carry-on follows the TSA liquids rule: bottles of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less, packed in one quart-sized bag.

These are US rules. Airlines elsewhere apply similar battery rules, so check with your airline before you fly.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in Suriname?

Legal Status of Vaping in Suriname

You can't legally buy or import an e-cigarette in Suriname. The law does not address using one in public places, but that does not make it safe to bring one in.

Penalties for Breaking Vaping Laws

We could not verify the penalties for breaking the e-cigarette ban. Earlier figures on this page were unsourced and have been removed.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

• Carry-on only: pack the vape and any spare batteries in your carry-on. If your bag is gate-checked, take them out first.
• Prevent activation: switch the device off or lock it, and keep spare batteries in a case away from keys and coins.
• Liquids: keep e-liquid bottles at 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less, in your liquids bag. Pressure changes can make tanks leak, so carry them empty or in a sealed bag.
• No vaping on board: don't use or charge your vape on the plane, and only vape in airport areas where signs allow it.
• Never pack cannabis or THC products: they can break the law at your departure point, your destination, or both.
• Check the destination: Suriname bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes, so leave your vape at home or ask the embassy first.

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Sources

• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration
• Main Policies: E-Cigarettes, Suriname, Tobacco Control Laws (Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids)
• Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule, Transportation Security Administration