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E-cigarettes and vapes
Buying, using and owning vapes has been illegal since 2018. From 1 Sept 2025, fines rose to S$700 for adults, and etomidate Kpods became a Class C drug, with deportation risk for foreigners.
- Status
- Banned
- Country
- Singapore
- Category
- Products
- Banned since
- 2018
- Last checked
- 01/11/2026
Vaping is illegal in Singapore. Since 2018, it has been an offence to buy, use or possess e-cigarettes and vapes, and selling or importing them has been banned for longer. From 1 September 2025, Singapore sharply raised the penalties, and it now treats vapes laced with the drug etomidate, known as Kpods, as a serious drug offence.
Key facts
- Status: banned to buy, use, possess, sell or import
- Possession ban since: 2018
- Fines from 1 Sept 2025: S$700 for adults, S$500 for under-18s on a first offence
- Kpods: etomidate listed as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act
- Foreigners: vapes seized and fined; Kpod users risk deportation and a re-entry ban
What are the penalties for vaping in Singapore?
From 1 September 2025, adults caught using or possessing a vape face a fine of S$700, and those under 18 face S$500. Second-time offenders must attend a rehabilitation programme, and people caught a third time or more are prosecuted in court and can be fined up to S$2,000.
What are Kpods and why are they treated as drugs?
Kpods are vapes containing etomidate, an anaesthetic. A government test of 100 seized vapes in July 2025 found that about a third contained it. From 1 September 2025, etomidate was listed as a Class C drug, initially for six months, which raised the maximum penalty for possession and use to 10 years in jail and a S$20,000 fine. Users must undergo rehabilitation, and suppliers and importers can face caning. Singaporeans and permanent residents can even be prosecuted for using Kpods abroad.
What happens to tourists with vapes?
Foreigners caught with vapes have them seized and are fined. Those found with etomidate vapes, or who test positive for etomidate, may have their passes revoked, be deported and be banned from re-entering Singapore. Vape disposal bins have been placed at Changi Airport so arriving and transit passengers can surrender devices before entry.
Singapore’s approach is among the strictest in Asia; Thailand also bans e-cigarettes, and the UK has banned disposable vapes. For the wider picture, read are vapes getting banned.
General information, not legal advice. Check official Singapore sources before you travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is vaping illegal in Singapore?
Yes. Buying, using and possessing vapes has been illegal since 2018. From 1 September 2025, adults face a S$700 fine and under-18s a S$500 fine for a first offence.
What happens if a tourist brings a vape to Singapore?
The vape is seized and the visitor is fined. Foreigners caught with etomidate vapes (Kpods) or testing positive for etomidate may be deported and banned from re-entering.
What are Kpods?
Kpods are vapes laced with etomidate, an anaesthetic. Singapore listed etomidate as a Class C drug from 1 September 2025, with up to 10 years in jail for possession and use.