Seychelles Background
Data sourced: more than 5 years ago.   Page updated: 2025-03-03

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

References:
  1. 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/

Availability

The GSTHR database is updated regularly by our team. However, please be aware that the information we provide does not constitute legal advice. We cannot guarantee that the information is up to date or accurate, as the regulatory status of different product categories can change at short notice and with little publicity. If you wish to check the legal status of use or possession of any safer nicotine product in a specific country or region, you should verify the information independently. If you have reason to think that the information supplied on the GSTHR is inaccurate, please contact us with details and any references and we will rectify any errors.