Can I bring cigarettes or vapes into Korea?

You can bring up to 200 cigarettes (one carton) duty-free if you are 19 or older. We found no clear official import rule for vape liquids, and on flights e-cigarettes must travel in your carry-on.

• ✓200 cigarettes (one carton) is the duty-free limit for adults.
• △No duty-free allowance for minors under 19.
• △E-cigarettes must be carried in the cabin, not checked, and liquids in carry-on must be 100 ml or less per container.
• •We could not find a clear official statement on importing nicotine vape liquids, so confirm with Korea Customs first.

• •Quantities within the limit
• •Vape devices in your carry-on

• •Putting an e-cigarette or its battery in checked luggage

• 🛂Can I bring alcohol into Korea?Yes, if you are 19 or older. The current Korean customs page lists a duty-free limit of 2 liters in total with a combined value of US$400 or less. More must be declared and taxed.✓YES, WITH CONDITIONSEntry & ImmigrationView answer →
• 🙏Can I smoke outdoors in Korea?Not everywhere. Seoul’s smoke-free areas include bus stops and the area within 10 meters of every subway station exit, and the fine for smoking in them is ₩100,000. Look for signs and designated smoking areas.◐PARTLYCulture & EtiquetteView answer →
• 🛂Can I bring a power bank on my flight to Korea?Yes, in your carry-on. Incheon Airport allows power banks of 100 Wh or less (the number allowed can vary by airline), 100–160 Wh only with airline approval, and nothing above 160 Wh. On flights in Korea you cannot charge devices from them.✓YES, WITH CONDITIONSEntry & ImmigrationView answer →

• Korea Customs Service: traveler baggage clearance (Korean)
• Incheon Airport: Customs Declaration
• VisitKorea: Strengthened Safety Measures for Power Banks and E-Cigarettes on Flights
• VisitKorea: Prohibited & Restricted Items

No official page was found on importing nicotine vape liquids.