Planning a trip to Botswana with a vape pen? Here are the airline rules, what Botswana's laws say about e-cigarettes, and how to pack your device.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To Botswana?

Definition of a Vape Pen

A vape pen is a small battery-powered device that heats e-liquid into an aerosol you inhale. Most e-liquids contain nicotine, which is addictive.

This guide is for adults who already vape. If you don't use nicotine, don't start.

Travelling With A Vape Pen To Botswana

Airlines allow vapes in your carry-on bag or on your person, never in checked luggage. We found no rule that stops visitors from bringing a vape for personal use. Never fly with cannabis or THC vape cartridges. Drug laws abroad can be far stricter than at home.

Vaping Laws Within Botswana

According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids legal database, Botswana does not regulate the sale of e-cigarettes, and no law addresses vaping in indoor public places.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in Botswana?

Vape Pen Laws in Botswana

Vape pens are legal in Botswana. There are no specific rules on flavors, nicotine strength, labeling or online sales.

Laws can change, so check with a Botswana embassy if you need certainty. Even without a vaping law, follow posted signs and ask before vaping indoors.

Health Consequences

Nicotine is addictive, and the long-term health effects of vaping are still being studied. If you don't smoke or vape, don't start.

Social Implications

Many people don't want to breathe in someone else's vapor. Vape away from others, especially children, and step outside rather than vaping indoors.

The UK government's Botswana travel advice warns that drug offenses can bring a fine of up to 500,000 pula, up to 25 years in prison, or both.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

Here are the key rules for flying with a vape.

Keep It In Your Carry-On

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

Pack Batteries And Liquids Safely

Keep spare batteries in a case so the terminals can't touch metal or each other. Carry e-liquid in bottles of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less, inside your liquids bag.

Don't Vape Or Charge On Board

The FAA says vapes must never be used or charged on the aircraft. Airlines may also limit how many devices you carry, so check your airline's rules.

Check Your Connections

Check the rules of any country where you change planes, too. A country that bans vapes may still seize one during a layover.

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Sources

• Botswana: E-Cigarettes, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
• Botswana travel advice: safety and security, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration