How much e-cigarette liquid (vape juice) can I bring to Australia?

3 months supply with prescription. Source: Australian Border Force (ABF).

What documentation do I need for e-cigarette liquid (vape juice) in Australia?

Australian prescription for nicotine liquids.

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Q: Can I bring E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) to Australia?

Nicotine e-liquid requires prescription Australia requires a valid prescription from an Australian doctor for nicotine-containing e-liquid. Non-nicotine e-liquid is not restricted. Under the Personal Importation Scheme, travelers can import up to 3 months supply of prescription nicotine e-liquid.

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Can I bring E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) into Australia?

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Nicotine e-liquid requires prescription

QUANTITY / LIMITS

3 months supply with prescription

DOCUMENTS

Australian prescription for nicotine liquids

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

tga.gov.au

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Full details

Australia requires a valid prescription from an Australian doctor for nicotine-containing e-liquid. Non-nicotine e-liquid is not restricted. Under the Personal Importation Scheme, travelers can import up to 3 months supply of prescription nicotine e-liquid.

QUANTITY CHECK

How many cigarettes do you plan to bring into Australia?

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Duty-free: 2.25L of alcohol (18+), 25 cigarettes or 25g tobacco (18+), and AUD $900 worth of general goods per adult (AUD $450 for those under 18). Children under 18 cannot claim alcohol or tobacco allowances. USD equivalent is approximate.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Obtain a prescription from an Australian doctor before travel. Non-nicotine liquids face no restrictions.

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tga.gov.au

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

3 months supply with prescription

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Australian prescription for nicotine liquids

LEGAL REFERENCE

Therapeutic Goods Act 1989

CUSTOMS AUTHORITY

Australian Border Force (ABF)

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AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in Australia. Whether you can carry e-cigarette liquid (vape juice) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

IATA DANGEROUS GOODS

E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage rules apply on top of any destination regulation.

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Nicotine vapes require a prescription. Recreational vapes heavily restricted.

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