Can you bring e-cigarettes or vapes to Maldives?

• E-cigarettes

  prohibited

  Airport operator's customs page: "Since 15 November 2024, the Maldives has banned the import of all vaping devices — both disposable and reusable — e-cigarettes, and related accessories. Devices and accessories are confiscated at customs. A receipt is issued and items can be collected on departure." Vaporizers appear on its list of retrievable items given a receipt. Press reports say the ban was extended on 15 December 2024 to possession and use inside the country; that extension was not confirmed on an official page in this pass.

  Also covers: e-cigarette, vape, vaping device, vaping liquid, e-liquid, vaporizer, disposable vape

  Checked 2026-09-21 — Source: Maldives Airports Company — Velana International Airport: Customs & Security, Prohibited & Restricted Items

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Informational only — not legal advice. Customs rules change; confirm with the official source above before you travel. See update history