In Seychelles, e-cigarettes are banned and regulated as tobacco products. Their import, sale, and trade—whether for devices or nicotine—are prohibited. Online sources also suggest that bringing vaping products for personal use is not allowed, though this information is unverified. Travelers are thus advised to check with relevant authorities before attempting to bring any vaping products into the country. Since e-cigarettes fall under tobacco regulations, it can be assumed that vaping in public places is restricted.
In terms of prevalence, a national survey (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Report-final30apr24.pdf) found that the prevalence of e-cigarette use in Seychelles in 2024 was 5.6% among males and 4.7% among females aged 18-74 years. This indicates that e-cigarettes are availabe and used by people in the country.
Regulation
- 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/