Can you fly with a vape pen to Vietnam? No. Vietnam banned e-cigarettes, and you can't buy one there or bring one into the country. Here is what you need to know.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To Vietnam?

Understanding Airline Regulations

The TSA allows vapes in carry-on bags only, never in checked bags. Each lithium ion battery must be 100 Wh or less, and you must protect the device from switching on by accident.

Spare batteries also go in your carry-on, with the terminals covered. Nicotine e-liquid bottles must be 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and fit in your quart-sized liquids bag.

You can't vape on a commercial flight, and you can't charge your vape on board. The FAA says vapes are a fire risk and must never be used or charged in the aircraft.

Traveling With Vape Pens

Those rules cover the flight, but Vietnam bans vapes on arrival. The UK Foreign Office says vapes and related products are banned, and you cannot buy vapes in Vietnam or bring them into the country.

Alternatives To Consider

Leave your vape, pods and e-liquid at home. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist about nicotine replacement options before your trip.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in Vietnam?

Legal Status of Vape Pens in Vietnam

Yes. According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids' legal database, National Assembly Resolution No. 173/2024/QH15 bans the sale, use, import, production, storage and transport of e-cigarettes.

Consequences for Breaking the Law

Customs and police can seize banned products. We could not confirm the current fine amounts, so check with the Vietnamese embassy before you travel.

Conclusion

Don't fly to Vietnam with a vape pen. On other trips, keep your vape in your carry-on, never in checked bags, and never use or charge it on board.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

If your trip ends in Vietnam, the best tip is simple: leave your vape, pods and e-liquid at home.

If you vape on other legs of your trip, these rules apply on every flight:

• Carry-on only: Keep your vape and spare batteries in your carry-on or on your person. If your bag is checked at the gate, take them out first.
• Prevent accidental activation: Switch the device off or lock it, and use a case. Cover spare battery terminals or use a battery case.
• No vaping or charging on board: Wait until you are off the plane and in a place where vaping is allowed.
• Check connections: If you change planes in another country, check its rules too.

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Sources

• Vietnam travel advice, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Viet Nam: E-Cigarettes, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (Tobacco Control Laws)
• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration