Can I vape indoors?
Conditional: vaping is banned wherever smoking is banned. The e-cigarette is legal for adults 18+, but using it in enclosed public spaces (hospitality, workplaces, public transport, schools, cars carrying children) is banned just like cigarettes — the Council of State confirmed the e-cigarette falls under the anti-smoking law. Sale to minors is banned. The refill liquid is taxed at €0.10/ml (excise), while TPD limits apply: nicotine up to 20 mg/ml, bottles up to 10 ml, tanks up to 2 ml. In Greece there is no ban on disposables or on flavours. In short: vape in open-air areas only.
📋 The rules
- Legal for 18+; sale to minors banned
- Enclosed public spaces: banned like smoking
- Refill liquid: excise tax of €0.10/ml
- TPD limits: nicotine up to 20 mg/ml, tank up to 2 ml
- No ban on disposables or flavours in Greece
🔓 Exceptions
- Genuinely open-air spaces: allowed
- The device (without liquid) is not subject to excise
- 2025 proposal to ban flavours: withdrawn, not in force
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Using it where smoking is banned is fined like a cigarette: for the user €100–€500 (usually €100). For a venue that tolerates vaping, fines scale by floor area: up to 100 m² they start at €500 and reach €8,000 (with a 10-day closure/licence loss), while over 100 m² they reach €10,000. Selling to a minor is also fined. Beware two myths: vaping indoors is not a "grey area" after the Council of State ruling, and Greece has not banned disposables or flavours. To stay compliant: vape in open-air spaces only.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I vape in a café or restaurant?
No. Vaping is banned in every enclosed public space, such as cafés, restaurants, workplaces and means of transport, exactly like smoking. The Council of State has confirmed that the e-cigarette falls under the anti-smoking law.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. E-cigarettes and refill liquids are sold only to adults aged 18 and over. Sale to minors is banned and fined, just as for ordinary tobacco products.
Is the liquid taxed?
Yes. The refill liquid is taxed with an excise duty of €0.10 per millilitre (ml), administered by AADE. The device itself is not subject to excise. The TPD limits for nicotine and packaging also apply.
Has Greece banned flavours or disposables?
No. Unlike some other countries, Greece has not banned flavoured liquids or disposable devices. A 2025 proposal to ban flavours was withdrawn and not enacted.
What's the fine?
For a user vaping in a banned space, the fine is €100–€500 (usually €100). For a venue that tolerates it, fines scale by floor area from €500 to €10,000, with possible temporary closure or licence withdrawal in serious cases.
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