Are e-cigarettes no longer allowed in Vietnam after 25 years?

Hello! This is reporter Kim. There is a lot of news about e-cigarette regulations in Vietnam these days. I heard that e-cigarettes will be banned in Vietnam starting in 2025. Is this true? I will tell you the exact information, from the reasons why the Vietnamese government is banning e-cigarettes to legal regulations and fines.

🚭 Vietnamese government to ban e-cigarettes 🚭

The Vietnamese government has been discussing strong regulations on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco since 2024, and they are scheduled to be fully implemented starting in 2025. In particular, as e-cigarettes are rapidly spreading, especially among youth, strong regulations are being introduced with the goal of protecting public health and blocking illegal distribution.

🇻🇳 The main regulations are as follows.

Complete ban on the production, import, distribution, and sale of electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products
Possession and use of electronic cigarettes are also subject to crackdowns Strengthening customs and airport entry regulations
⚖️ Fines and penalties for electronic cigarette use

This regulation is not a simple recommendation, but a strong measure with legal punishment. Therefore, the following fines and penalties may be imposed in case of violation:

1. Manufacturing, importing, distributing, selling (strongest punishment)

Fine: 100 million VND to 1 billion VND (approximately 5.5 million KRW to 55 million KRW) 
Imprisonment: 1 year to 5 years
👉 The act of manufacturing or distributing electronic cigarettes is prohibited, and those caught may be subject to heavy punishment.

2. Possession and use of electronic cigarettes

Fines: 1 million VND to 2 million VND (approximately 50,000 won to 100,000 won)
The fine may be doubled for repeated violations
👉 Individuals who possess electronic cigarettes or use them in public places may also be fined.

3. Bringing electronic cigarettes into Vietnam by tourists

If caught at airport customs, they may be confiscated and fined
If caught using electronic cigarettes in Vietnam, they will be punished according to the violation
👉 If you plan to enter Vietnam, it is safest not to possess electronic cigarettes.

🚀 How should e-cigarette users prepare?

Anyone who uses e-cigarettes must check the latest regulations before visiting Vietnam.
In particular, this regulation applies to foreigners without exception, so travelers should be especially careful.

💡 Things to note for e-cigarette users

✔ Check the latest regulations to see if you can bring e-cigarettes into Vietnam
✔ Avoid trying to buy e-cigarette products locally
✔ Smoking e-cigarettes in public places is strictly prohibited

🎯 Conclusion: E-cigarettes will be banned in Vietnam starting in 25 years?!

Based on the information announced so far, it is highly likely that e-cigarettes will be virtually impossible to use in Vietnam starting in 2025. In particular, not only manufacturing and selling, but also possession and use are likely to be regulated, and foreign tourists will also be subject to crackdowns.

📌 Brief summary
✅ Production, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes to be banned from 2025
✅ High possibility of fines and punishment for using e-cigarettes
✅ Tourists are also likely to be subject to regulations
✅ Customs crackdowns and fines are expected to be strengthened

🚨 Conclusion: Using or importing e-cigarettes in Vietnam after 2025 may be very risky!

However, I recently visited Vietnam and it still feels like a warning. There is no crackdown on e-cigarettes.