In Sierra Leone, there are conflicting reports regarding e-cigarette regulations. Global Tobacco Control states that there are no specific regulations on e-cigarettes, while Tobacco Control Laws indicates that they are allowed, with a minimum age of 18 years required for their sales. However, the use of e-cigarettes is banned in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport, and there are restrictions on their advertising and promotion, and health warnings on product packaging are required. A UNDP briefing report states that Sierra Leone has no specific laws governing the sale or regulation of e-cigarettes.
Some online sources state that e-cigarettes are available in the country, but it is not clear how common they are. The prevalence data for e-cigarettes are unavailable, and it is unclear whether travelers can bring e-cigarettes for personal use. If you have firsthand experience or further insights regarding vaping regulations in Sierra Leone, please send an email to the GSTHR team.
Regulation
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | no specific law | 1A |
| 2023 | Allowed | 1B |
- Data cross-referenced where possible using the following sources :1. Vapetrotter website. Available at: https://www.vapetrotter.com/laws/ ; 2. Global tobacco control website. Available at:https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/node/14052 ; 3. Tobacco Control Laws website. Available at : https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/
- Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Sierra Leone. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/sierra-leone/e-cigarettes/main-policies. Accessed: 21 July 2026.
- Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Sierra Leone. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/sierra-leone/e-cigarettes/main-policies. Accessed: 21 July 2026.
Availability
- Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Sierra Leone. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/sierra-leone/e-cigarettes/main-policies. Accessed: 21 July 2026.
Regulations and restrictions
- Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Sierra Leone. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/sierra-leone/e-cigarettes/main-policies. Accessed: 21 July 2026.