What travellers need to know about Mexico’s vape rules after new law bans sales and imports
Mexico has enacted a law banning the sale and import of vapes, potentially fining or detaining tourists who bring them into the country.Summary
Mexico has officially banned the sale and importation of vapes following a new law that came into effect on January 16th. While the use of vapes is not prohibited, bringing them into the country can result in a fine of approximately £350 or even arrest. This ban stems from former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s opposition to vaping, initially attempting a ban in 2022 which was temporarily overturned by the Supreme Court. A subsequent constitutional amendment passed in January 2025, and the recent law closes a loophole that previously allowed vapes to be imported from China and the US. The UK Foreign Office advises against bringing e-cigarettes or vaping devices into Mexico, warning of potential confiscation, fines, and detention. Public vaping can also incur fines of up to 3,000 Mexican pesos (around £150). This change impacts the many British tourists who visit popular destinations like Riviera Maya and Cancun.
(Source：The Independent)
