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Vape / E-Cigarette → Netherlands
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-25
ALLOWED
Legal under EU TPD; liberal vaping culture
Details
Netherlands permits vaping under EU TPD rules. 20mg/ml nicotine limit. The Netherlands has a relatively liberal stance on vaping with wide availability. No restrictions on personal devices. Travelers should check current regulations before departure as rules change frequently. Carry relevant documentation and declare items proactively at customs.
Quantity limit
Personal use
Legal reference
EU TPD 2014/40/EU
Practical advice
Legal. Widely available throughout the Netherlands.
Customs authority
Douane (Netherlands Customs — under Tax and Customs Administration) · https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/belastingdienst/douane_voor_particulieren