How much vape / e-cigarette can I bring to South Korea?

Personal use quantities. Source: Korea Customs Service (KCS).

What documentation do I need for vape / e-cigarette in South Korea?

Customs declaration if e-liquid volume exceeds duty-free allowance.

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Q: Can I bring Vape / E-Cigarette to South Korea?

Legal but regulated; nicotine liquid restricted South Korea permits personal-use vape devices (1 device + 20ml of e-liquid per traveler aged 19+) under the Tobacco Business Act. Quantities above attract KRW 1,799 per ml of e-liquid plus 30% individual consumption tax. Liquids over 20ml may be confiscated by Korea Customs Service at Incheon / Gimhae / Jeju. Heated-tobacco devices (IQOS, glo) follow standard tobacco quota: 200 sticks duty-free.

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Legal but regulated; nicotine liquid restricted

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Can I bring Vape / E-Cigarette into South Korea?

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Legal but regulated; nicotine liquid restricted

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Personal use quantities

DUTY / TAX

Excise tax on nicotine liquid

DOCUMENTS

Customs declaration if e-liquid volume exceeds duty-free allowance

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

customs.go.kr

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Full details

South Korea permits personal-use vape devices (1 device + 20ml of e-liquid per traveler aged 19+) under the Tobacco Business Act. Quantities above attract KRW 1,799 per ml of e-liquid plus 30% individual consumption tax. Liquids over 20ml may be confiscated by Korea Customs Service at Incheon / Gimhae / Jeju. Heated-tobacco devices (IQOS, glo) follow standard tobacco quota: 200 sticks duty-free.

ENFORCEMENT

Occasional — Enforcement reported intermittently.

QUANTITY CHECK

How many cigarettes do you plan to bring into South Korea?

cigarettes

Duty-free allowance per adult: alcohol up to 2 bottles (total max 2L, value up to USD $400), 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco (must be 19+), perfume up to 60ml, and general goods with total value not exceeding USD $800 (KRW equivalent). Alcohol and tobacco count separately from the USD $800 goods allowance.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Vaping is legal in South Korea. Bring personal quantities without issue.

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customs.go.kr customs.go.kr nts.go.kr

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

Personal use quantities

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Customs declaration if e-liquid volume exceeds duty-free allowance

DUTY RATE

Excise tax on nicotine liquid

LEGAL REFERENCE

Tobacco Business Act

CUSTOMS AUTHORITY

Korea Customs Service (KCS)

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AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in South Korea. Whether you can carry vape / e-cigarette through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.