Vape / E-Cigarette → Egypt

Legal gray area; personal use tolerated

Details

Egypt does not have specific legislation banning e-cigarettes but the regulatory status is ambiguous. Personal vaping devices are tolerated. Import of commercial quantities for sale may face regulatory challenges. Vaping is increasingly common in Egyptian cities. Enforcement in Egypt carries fines from EGP 500 to EGP 100,000 under Customs Law No. 66/1963; Executive Regulations (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Quantity limit

Personal use

Legal reference

No specific legislation

Leaving with this item

Vape devices and personal e-cigarette hardware may generally be exported from Egypt freely, though many destinations prohibit import.

Practical advice

Declare vape / e-cigarette at customs on arrival in Egypt and carry any documentation specified in the rule. Verify current requirements with Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) — part of Egyptian Tax Authority before travel.

Customs authority

Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) — part of Egyptian Tax Authority · https://www.customs.gov.eg