How old do you have to be vape?

The legal age for purchasing electronic cigarettes varies by country and region. The most common age globally is 18 or 21.

Here are the specific regulations for major countries and regions:

China: 18 years old
In China, the law strictly prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors. According to regulations such as the "Electronic Cigarette Management Measures", the definition of "minor" is anyone under the age of 18.

Specific requirements: Merchants must set up a no-sale sign in a prominent position and require those who are difficult to determine their age to present their identification documents to confirm they are over 18 years old.

United States: 21 years old
The federal law of the United States stipulates that the minimum age for purchasing all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, is 21 years old.

Specific requirements: The law named "Tobacco 21" came into effect in December 2019. Retailers must check the photo identification documents of customers under the age of 30.

United Kingdom: 18 years old
In the United Kingdom, the minimum age for purchasing electronic cigarettes and nicotine products is 18 years old.

Note: As of October 29, 2026, selling any electronic cigarettes or nicotine products to those under the age of 18 will constitute a crime.

Canada: 18 years old (provincial regulations may be higher)
The federal law of Canada stipulates a minimum purchase age of 18.

Note: Some provinces have stricter regulations. For example, **Saskatchewan Province is 19 years old, and Ontario Province is also 19 years old**. Additionally, there are discussions about raising the national purchase age to 21.

Other regions
EU: Many member states (such as Ireland) stipulate 18 years old.

To summarize, if you are in China or the United Kingdom, the legal age is 18; if in the United States, it is 21; in Canada, the federal level is 18, but pay attention to the higher requirements in the provinces.

It should be noted: Electronic cigarette products usually contain nicotine and have strong addictive properties, especially being more harmful to the developing brains of teenagers.