E-cigarettes and vapes by country
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
Minimum age, flavour and disposable bans, where vaping is not allowed and nicotine limits for e-cigarettes. Pick a country for the full list of rules, each with its official source.
| Country | Minimum age to buy | Flavour restrictions | Disposable vapes | Where vaping is banned | Nicotine strength limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 18 (nicotine-free too) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Nicotine disposables max 2 ml | Federal buildings, public transport, stations | 20 mg/ml; refills 10 ml; tanks 2 ml |
| Netherlands | 18 years | Only listed flavour additives | Not banned (allowed type) | Same places as smoking | 20 mg/ml; bottles 10 ml; tanks 2 ml |
| Poland | 18 | ⚠ Not yet verified | Disposables max 2 ml | Indoor public places, transport, stops, playgrounds | 20 mg/ml; refills 10 ml; tanks 2 ml |
| Austria | 18 (sale) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Banned from 20 Aug 2026 | Indoors in many places, cars with under-18s | 20 mg/ml; refills 10 ml; tanks 2 ml |
| Switzerland | 18 | ⚠ Not yet verified | Nicotine disposables max 2 ml | Indoors in public spaces and workplaces | 20 mg/ml; 10 ml refills |
How to read the comparison
The table compares these points:
- Minimum age to buy
- Flavour restrictions
- Disposable vapes
- Where vaping is banned
- Nicotine strength limit
Before you rely on it
These are national rules. Regions, cities, venues and airlines can add their own, and vaping laws change quickly: several countries are banning disposable vapes or restricting flavours. A rule marked “to verify” has not yet been confirmed against an official source. Each country page links to the official sources, and those are the place to confirm the details.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.