Over a four-day period, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) detected 42 cases of travellers either carrying e-vaporisers or voluntarily surrendering them at checkpoints. The authority seized more than 240 devices and related components between March 24 and 27, 2026.
Travellers and Residents Affected
According to ICA, about 52 per cent of these cases involved short-term visitors, while the remaining 48 per cent were Singapore residents, including citizens, permanent residents, and long-term pass holders.
Vaping remains illegal in Singapore, and the authority continues to support nationwide enforcement efforts. ICA emphasised that its enhanced checks at air, land, and sea checkpoints aim to detect and deter attempts to smuggle e-vaporisers into the country.
Penalties for Possession and Repeat Offences
Individuals found possessing, using, or buying e-vaporisers in Singapore face strict penalties. Short-term visitors who re-offend may be barred from re-entering the country. Long-term pass holders who commit a third offence risk having their passes revoked, deportation, and a re-entry ban.
“ICA remains committed to securing our borders against undesirable persons, cargo and vehicles, including attempts to smuggle e-vaporisers,” the authority said.
The recent seizures underscore Singapore’s strict stance against vaping and the importance of compliance for both residents and visitors. Travellers are reminded to familiarise themselves with local laws to avoid severe penalties and ensure a smooth entry process.