British tourists who use e-cigarettes in some hotspots around the world may face heavy fines or imprisonment.
The electronic cigarette brand, Blo Bar, recently revealed that holidaymakers need to be mindful of the electronic cigarette laws in certain countries when traveling abroad.
British individuals who use e-cigarettes while abroad may potentially face substantial fines or even imprisonment in certain countries. A total of 35 countries have implemented regulations or bans on e-cigarettes, including Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, and Singapore.
British tourists on holiday in Colombia or Iran will not be able to use electronic cigarettes in public places as it is illegal.
While using electronic cigarettes is not illegal in Turkey, purchasing them is considered illegal.
In some countries, the regulations are much stricter with the comprehensive bans in Argentina, Brazil, North Korea, and Nepal.
In Qatar, electronic cigarettes have been illegal since 2014 and anyone found to be breaking this law could face a fine of up to QR 10,000 (approximately RMB 18,000) or a maximum of three months in jail.
Thailand has enacted some of the strictest laws for anyone caught vaping electronic cigarettes.
Tourists caught using electronic cigarettes may face up to 10 years in prison or a fine of 30,000 Thai baht (approximately 5,757 yuan) as penalties.
Australia has strict regulations regarding nicotine in electronic cigarettes, which require a prescription from a doctor.
Anyone found without it may be fined up to AU$222,000 (roughly RMB 1.03 million), and some states may impose imprisonment for up to two years.
In Bhutan and Turkmenistan, individuals are fined for using e-cigarettes, and they may also face penalties for gifting tobacco products.
Meanwhile in Singapore, tourists are not allowed to bring electronic cigarettes into the country.
Some countries have special laws in addition to the restrictions on electronic cigarettes that could potentially lead to British citizens being expelled. Examples include wearing high heels in Greece and feeding pigeons in Venice, Italy.
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