Where to Buy a Vape in Belgium

Why you have to buy in a shop

Unlike France or the Netherlands, Belgium bans the distance selling of e-cigarettes and refill bottles. The Royal Decree of 28 October 2016 applies to Belgian and foreign sellers alike: no online store can legally deliver an e-cigarette or e-liquid to a consumer located in Belgium, and a Belgian consumer cannot order one online, whether from a Belgian or a foreign site.

The practical consequence: you buy in a physical shop, face to face. This is not a commercial constraint of one particular retailer, it is the Belgian legal framework.

It has a real upside for the vaper: an adviser checks that the coil matches your device and guides you on nicotine strength. The wrong coil or nicotine level is the leading reason beginners give up.

• •Online and distance selling: banned in Belgium for e-cigarettes and e-liquid.
• •Legal purchase: in a physical shop only.
• •Upside: advice and compatibility checks right there in store.

Vape shops in Brussels, by municipality

Brussels has several vape shops spread across its municipalities. As a verifiable reference point: the retailer Cig2Vap runs four shops across three municipalities in the south and outskirts of Brussels.

• •Uccle, upper area: Avenue Brugmann 253, near Place Vanderkindere.
• •Uccle, lower area: Chaussee d'Alsemberg 760, near Place du Globe.
• •Ixelles: Avenue Louise 174.
• •Drogenbos: Carrefour gallery, Paul Gilsonlaan 455.

Other retailers are also present in Brussels and its outskirts. The sensible approach is to pick the shop closest to you, then check it stocks the coil brand for your device before travelling.

Rules to know before buying (Belgian framework)

Selling e-cigarettes and e-liquids in Belgium follows the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), with stricter national specifics. The points that concretely affect your purchase:

• •Online and distance selling: banned (Royal Decree of 28 October 2016); you buy in a physical shop only.
• •Nicotine e-liquid: maximum 20 mg/ml of nicotine, in bottles of 10 ml maximum.
• •Tanks and cartridges: capacity limited to 2 ml.
• •Minimum legal age to buy: 18.
• •Disposable e-cigarettes (puffs): banned from sale in Belgium since 1 January 2025.
• •Products notified to the health authorities (AFMPS) before being placed on the market.

These limits explain why nicotine e-liquids are sold in small 10 ml bottles and why very large tanks are not offered: it is not a commercial choice, it is the regulation.

What to check before buying your hardware

Three checks avoid most bad purchases. In store, the adviser can run them with you.

Coil compatibility

Each device uses a specific coil family. Choosing a kit without knowing which coils it accepts often leads to consumables that are impossible to find or incompatible. Check the exact coil reference before buying.

Nicotine strength and draw style

The strength depends on your consumption, within the 20 mg/ml limit. The draw (tight MTL like a cigarette, or airy DTL) determines the right device. A beginner coming from cigarettes most often goes for an MTL pod.

The format that fits your use

A compact pod suits discreet, on-the-go use; a larger kit offers more battery life and vapour. It is better to start with a simple format and upgrade later.

Re-buying coils and e-liquids afterwards

After the kit, most recurring purchases fall into two categories: coils and e-liquids. The coil is a wear part replaced every 1 to 3 weeks depending on use; e-liquid is bought as you go. Since online selling is banned, these repeat purchases are also made in store.

Sticking with the same shop simplifies compatibility tracking: you find the right coil reference and the same e-liquid profile without guesswork, and the adviser already knows your hardware.