In Singapore, tourists must pay attention to their behavior. Drawing a rubber or chewing paper can expose it to a very strong fine, as well as smoking on the street or even using an electronic cigarette.
The country has even pressed its legislation in this area. Since September 1, who uses or even has been in possession of an electronic cigarette can be inflicted in a fine of 700 Singapurenses dollars, or around 330 euros.
This measure applies to all, including tourists, even in transit in the country’s airports. In the case of a recurrence, the authorities can simply decide to prohibit access to the country or revoke the holders of a long -stay title.
Expulsion
“Foreign citizens who are in possession of electronic cigarettes are exposed to strong sanctions ranging from the fine for the first crime to the revocation of the work permit and the suspension followed by an expulsion and a return prohibition in case of repeated crimes,” alert of France’s diplomacy.
The penalty will be even greater if the liquid of the device contains Emide, a component considered as a medicine in the country.
Therefore, tourists and visitors, even in transit, are firmly invited not to go to Singapore with an electronic cigarette or a vopeteum, neither in them nor in their luggage in the cellar or in the cabin, especially because the controls at the airports will be reinforced, the authorities warn.
Source: BFM TV
