Are Vapes allowed in The Bahamas?

The legal age to purchase and possess tobacco products in the Bahamas is 18 years old. This includes vapes, e-cigarettes, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). If you are caught with a vape as a minor, you could face a fine of up to $1000 or up to 6 months in prison.



Yes, vaping is legal in The Bahamas, and you are allowed to bring your vape device and e-liquids into the country for personal use. However, there are strict rules regarding how you transport them. Following international aviation standards in 2026, all vape devices and lithium-ion batteries must be in your carry-on luggage; they are strictly prohibited in checked bags due to fire risks. E-liquids must comply with the standard 3-1-1 liquids rule (3.4 oz / 100ml or less per bottle) if they are in your carry-on. Once you are in The Bahamas, you should be mindful of local etiquette. While there is no national ban on vaping in all public spaces, most indoor restaurants, hotel lobbies, and enclosed bars prohibit it, mirroring their smoking policies. Many high-end resorts in Nassau and Grand Bahama have designated smoking/vaping areas. It is also worth noting that while nicotine vapes are fine, cannabis-derived vapes (THC/CBD) remain illegal under Bahamian law, and bringing them across the border can lead to severe legal penalties including arrest and deportation.

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Electronic smoking devices are allowed only in carry-on baggage. Passengers are required to take effective measures for preventing accidental activation of the heating element of the device when transporting the devices.

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Meat, provisions, fruits and vegetables, and any articles intended for human food, which are unfit for human consumption. Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic or other engravings, or any other indecent or obscene article.

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When you are actually going through security, it's recommended to remove your e-cigarette/vape, place it in a tray/bin, and put it through the x-ray scanner separately from your carry-on bag. If you keep it in your bag, it could look suspicious and cause you to undergo additional screening.

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It is legal to sell and use e-cigarettes in Barbados. In January 2017 the Barbados Parliament passed the Health Service Amendment Bill 2017, which classifies e-cigarettes as electronic smoking devices and extends the prohibition on smoking in public places to e-cigarettes.

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Disposable nicotine vapes are allowed on an airplane, but only in carry-on luggage or personal storage—never in checked luggage due to the lithium-ion battery inside. And going through TSA with a disposable vape is fine, as long as you put it in the container with your other devices and items that contain metal.

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INTERNATIONAL VISITORS All valid receipts for declared items are required. All visitors to the Bahamas are entitled to an exemption of $100.00 on any dutiable article being brought into the Bahamas. Any value in excess of this, the necessary custom duties and taxes will be applicable.

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On landing in Nassau, your first processing point is Bahamas Immigration. Collect your checked luggage and then it's off to Bahamas Customs. That's the last step standing between you and your vacation!

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To bring a vaporizer and e-cigarette device onto the plane, you must have it with you on your carry-on bag. Nothing besides juices and e-liquids can be stored in the checked baggage. If you are to carry e-liquids in your carry-on bag, they must be stored in a transparent case and can only contain up to 100ml.

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TSA allows passengers to bring electronic cigarettes and similar devices (vaporizers, vape pens, mods, atomizers, and electronic nicotine delivery systems) through airport security as a carry-on.

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Please note, passengers are not permitted to bring e-cigarettes into Cuba under any circumstances. If you are found to be carrying an e-cigarette, or if one is found in your hand luggage or suitcase, it will be confiscated on arrival. You can, however, purchase cigarettes and tobacco whilst in Cuba.

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Whether you choose jeans, undergarments, or shoes, tucking your vape kit away in layers of clothes makes it easier for your kit to go entirely unnoticed by TSA. If this is your preferred method, it's always best to store your vape kit in a secure case and roll it inside an article of clothing.

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