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Vaping / E-cigs — India
What travelers need to know about vaping / e-cigs in India. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appVaping / E-cigs in India: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.
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Bringing any e-cigarette or vape into India is illegal — the 2019 ban prohibits importing and storing all vaping devices, including nicotine-free ones, e-hookah and heat-not-burn products.
Import/sale: up to 1 year prison and/or a fine up to Rs 100,000 (repeat: up to 3 years + Rs 500,000); storage: up to 6 months and/or Rs 50,000.
§ India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (PECA 2019)Verified Jul 6, 2026
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