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Ban on Vapes and E-cigarettes in Kazakhstan: real experience from chats

Short answer
The import, sale, and possession of vapes, electronic cigarettes, and their liquids are strictly prohibited in Kazakhstan. Violations can lead to confiscation, heavy fines, corrective labor, or imprisonment.

From real experience

Importing vapes, electronic cigarettes, and their related liquids or flavorings into Kazakhstan is strictly prohibited.
Violators face significant penalties, including fines up to 7,864,000 KZT, corrective labor, or imprisonment up to two years. It is advisable not to bring these items into Kazakhstan to avoid legal issues.
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When traveling from Russia to Kazakhstan: The limit for exporting foreign currency from Russia to Kazakhstan is $10,000 USD per person.
Russian rubles are considered domestic currency and have a separate export limit equivalent to $100,000 USD. You generally do not need to declare amounts within these limits when crossing the EAEU border. However, importing vapes, flavorings, and liquids into Kazakhstan is strictly prohibited and carries severe penalties, including fines, corrective labor, or imprisonment.
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IMEI verification in Kazakhstan can sometimes take over a week or be rejected if supporting documents, like border crossing slips, are not properly confirmed.
Contact IMEI.kz support for assistance. Obtaining a Kazakhstani eSIM for a device with a blocked physical SIM IMEI might require registration under a trusted person's details. Note that importing vapes into Kazakhstan is prohibited and they may be confiscated at the border.
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Vaping and e-cigarettes may be subject to regulations in Kazakhstan.
If carrying such devices, be aware that they might be confiscated if found, especially if a significant number are present. It's advisable to check the latest customs regulations regarding electronic smoking devices before traveling to avoid potential issues.
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Kazakhstan prohibits the import and sale of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.
While personal checks vary in intensity, border guards have the authority to perform inspections and X-ray luggage. Possession of prohibited items is classified as a violation of customs/import regulations, leading to confiscation and potential administrative/legal consequences.
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