Vape / E-Cigarette → Australia

Nicotine vapes require a prescription. Recreational vapes heavily restricted.

Details

Australia overhauled its vaping laws in 2024. Nicotine-containing vapes can only be legally imported by individuals with a valid Australian prescription, under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) personal importation scheme — limited to a 3-month supply. Non-nicotine disposable vapes are banned from retail sale but personal importation rules remain in flux. All vapes must be declared at the border. Undeclared nicotine vapes are subject to seizure. Commercial importation of vapes without TGA approval is prohibited.

Quantity limit

Up to 3-month personal supply with valid prescription

Documentation required

• Valid Australian prescription from a registered medical practitioner

Legal reference

Therapeutic Goods Act 1989; Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956

Surrender at customs

Declare at the Red Channel (Goods to Declare) on arrival. ABF officers will accept voluntary surrender. No fee charged. Surrender receipt issued. Device is destroyed — you do not need to post it home.

Practical advice

Declare your vape and carry your prescription. Without a prescription, border officers will confiscate nicotine devices. Check TGA website for current personal importation rules before travel.

Customs authority

Australian Border Force (ABF) · https://www.abf.gov.au