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Vaping / E-cigs — Hong Kong
What travelers need to know about vaping / e-cigs in Hong Kong. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Bringing any e-cigarette, vape or heated-tobacco product into Hong Kong is banned for arriving travellers - and since April 30, 2026, possessing e-cigarette capsules, liquids or heat sticks in public places is also an offence.
Public-place possession: HK$3,000 fixed penalty (larger quantities: fine up to HK$50,000 and 6 months imprisonment); importing is a criminal offence under Cap. 60.
§ Hong Kong SAR Government (Department of Health / TACO)Verified Jul 6, 2026
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