The invention relates to a water-based laser packaging glue used for cigarettes and a preparation method thereof. The water-based laser packaging glue consists of the following components: a VAE emulsion, nano alumina / crystal alumina, calcium chloride, polyvinyl alcohol, alcohol, a nonionic emulsifier, an environmental protection agent, a preservative, and water. Compared with the prior art, the water-based laser packaging glue has the characteristics of fast drying speed, strong cohesive force, good fluidity, no toxicity, no odor, no corrosion, no burning, and storage resistance. The productquality and various technical performance indicators are superior to similar products, especially in terms of drying speed, bond strength and fluidity, which can be increased by 60% based on the past.The water-based laser packaging glue strictly implements the requirements of the People's Republic of China tobacco industry standard-Volatile and semi-volatile components of tobacco water-based glue, formaldehyde is less than 20ppm, ethyl acetate is less than 400ppm, and the water-based laser packaging glue is inspected by the National Tobacco Quality Supervision and Inspection Center.