Can international travelers bring e-cigarettes or IQOS to Vietnam, and can you buy them in Nha Trang?
Based on 3 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
TL;DR
Since 2025, Vietnam has banned e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, so travelers should not plan to bring them in or buy them legally in Nha Trang. Regular cigarettes are widely available, and nicotine replacement products may sometimes be found at chains like Pharmacity or Long Châu.
What the community said
Under current Vietnam rules, e-cigarettes, vapes, and heated tobacco devices such as IQOS or glo are banned, so bringing one into the country is risky and should not be treated like carrying a normal personal item.
15 days ago Ban effective from 2025
In Nha Trang, do not expect legitimate vape shops or official IQOS stick sales; if anything is offered, it is typically unofficial and unreliable, so the practical assumption is that you cannot legally buy these products locally.
15 days ago Nha Trang
If you still need nicotine without vaping, the easiest legal option in Nha Trang is regular cigarettes, sold in most minimarts, small neighborhood shops, and tobacco counters, especially around the Tran Phu tourist area.
15 days ago Tran Phu Street
If you do not want to switch to cigarettes, check major pharmacy chains for nicotine gum or patches; in Nha Trang, Pharmacity and Long Châu are the most practical places to ask, though stock can vary by branch.
15 days ago Pharmacity, Long Châu