India: e-cigarettes are banned
Do
- Leave your e-cigarette at home
Don’t
- Bringing an e-cigarette into India or buying one there
E-cigarettes and related products are banned in India.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: India travel advice
Etiquette & taboos
Etiquette & taboos
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India: no satellite phones or GPS devices without a permit
Do
- Before you leave, check whether your equipment needs a permit
Don’t
- Carrying a satellite phone or satellite navigation device without a permit (even in transit)
Illegal; you can be fined or arrested and the device confiscated. British tourists have been arrested for this.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: India travel advice