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
Understanding local customs is where a journey begins. Find the topics that matter to you and feel at ease wherever you go.
11 rules found
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
Egypt: no drones without a permit
Do
- Leave your drone at home
Don’t
- Bringing in or using a drone without Ministry of Defence permission
Up to 7 years in prison, or a fine of EGP 5,000 to 50,000.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Egypt travel advice
Türkiye: don't buy or take away antiquities
Do
- Before buying old items, check whether they may be exported
Don’t
- Buying antiquities or taking them out of the country
Illegal; can bring a fine and 5 to 12 years in prison.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Turkey travel advice
Canada: cannabis cannot cross the border
Do
- Learn the different cannabis rules in each province
Don’t
- Carrying cannabis across the border without Health Canada authorisation
Even if bought legally in Canada, taking it out of the country without authorisation will get you arrested.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Canada travel advice
Brazil: e-cigarettes are completely illegal
Do
- Leave your e-cigarette at home before you travel
Don’t
- Carrying e-cigarettes, pods or accessories
All e-cigarettes and accessories are illegal, and customs confiscate them from checked and hand luggage.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Brazil travel advice
Peru: coca leaves and coca tea cannot be taken out of the country
Do
- Just drink coca tea while you are there
Don’t
- Taking coca leaves or coca tea out of Peru
- Carrying luggage for someone else
Coca products may not be taken out of Peru; drug convictions bring long prison sentences.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Peru travel advice
Mexico: carry your original passport and entry record
Do
- Carry your original passport with its entry stamp, or download your electronic entry record from the immigration website
Don’t
- Carrying only a copy or photo
Immigration officers do not accept copies; you may be questioned, detained or even deported.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Mexico travel advice
Mexico: e-cigarettes may not be brought in or sold
Do
- Leave your e-cigarette at home before you travel
Don’t
- Bringing e-cigarettes or vape liquid into the country
- Smoking or vaping in public places
Customs will confiscate them and may fine or detain you; smoking in public places can bring a fine of up to MXN 3,000.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Mexico travel advice
Vietnam: e-cigarettes are banned
Do
- Leave your e-cigarette at home before you travel
Don’t
- Bringing in or buying e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes and related products are banned.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Vietnam travel advice
Singapore: chewing gum, e-cigarettes and littering
Do
- Clear chewing gum out of your luggage before arrival (except medical and dental gum approved by the Health Sciences Authority)
- Put rubbish in the bin
Don’t
- Carrying or using e-cigarettes; bringing them in for personal use is also illegal
- Littering
E-cigarettes are completely illegal; police can fine you on the spot for littering.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Singapore travel advice