Millions of people in the UK are being warned to familiarise themselves with international rules and laws ahead of going abroad this year.
An estimated 3.2m people in the UK now use e-cigarettes, and if you are one of them, it is well worth doing your research before setting off on holiday.
More than one in every six countries across the world now have laws and regulations against vaping. If broken, these can often result in confiscation, hefty fines and even a spell in prison.
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With e-cigarette regulations differing throughout the world, from advertising bans to banning the nicotine replacement product completely, vape brand, Blo Bar has done the research to let you know which countries' regulations vapers should be familiar with.
Popular destinations for UK tourists, such as Australia, Thailand and Turkey, are included in the list. While some nations pose an outright ban on all e-cigarette products, others have strict rules and regulations.
Here are the rules and laws for a number of countries frequently visited by travellers from the UK:
Australia
In Australia, e-cigarettes are technically not banned, however, only people with prescriptions can legally access e-cigarette products containing nicotine for any purpose, including importing these products from overseas.
If you're caught with a vape, or e-liquid, without a prescription you could be hit with a fine of up to $222,000 (around £126,870).
Turkey
In Turkey, vaping is not illegal, but the distribution and purchase of e-cigarettes is. However, many people will buy vaping products from online retailers, or bring them in from other countries.
Qatar
In Qatar, e-cigarettes have been illegal since 2014, and those who break the law could be fined up to 10,000 Riyals (around £2,200), or face a maximum of three months in prison.
Thailand
In Thailand, e-cigarettes are illegal and may be confiscated if you choose to use them. You could also be fined or sent to prison for up to ten years if convicted.
The sale or supply of e-cigarettes is also banned, and you could face a heavy fine or up to five years imprisonment if found guilty.
Singapore
People are forbidden from bringing e-cigarettes into Singapore. Anyone who does is likely to see them confiscated, and you could even be fined or sent to prison.
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