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Activities

Compare activities laws across 198 countries. See what's legal, restricted, or illegal before you travel.

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Andorra
  • Tax-free shopping (limits on re-entry to EU)EU customs allowances apply
  • SkiingMajor industry
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Smoking in public buildingsBanned
UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
  • Unmarried couples in hotelsLegal (since 2020)
  • Public displays of affectionCan be prosecuted
  • Swearing/middle fingerJail + 250,000 AED
  • Drunk in publicJail
  • Dancing in publicNeed permit
  • Card games for money / gamblingBanned (any stakes; haram under federal law)
  • FundraisingNeed permit
  • Taking photos of peopleNeed permission
Afghanistan
  • Women without hijabRequired in public
  • Women traveling without male guardianMahram required for many activities
  • Photography of womenForbidden without permission
  • Photography of military/governmentEspionage charges possible
  • Music in publicRestricted under Taliban
  • Public displays of affectionIllegal
Antigua and Barbuda
  • Camouflage clothingRestricted to military
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathing (resort beaches)Tolerated
Albania
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Topless sunbathingTolerated on resort beaches
  • Public drunkennessDiscouraged
Armenia
  • Driving with alcohol0.0% (zero tolerance)
  • Photography of military/borderRestricted
  • Visiting border zones (AZ)Closed
  • Smoking in public buildingsBanned (since 2022)
Angola
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.06% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Visiting Cabinda exclaveDifferent security
Argentina
  • Tango dancingNational heritage
  • Street photographyGenerally allowed
  • Public drinkingSome restrictions
  • ProtestsConstitutional right
Austria
  • Ski equipmentWinter essential
  • Classical musicCultural heritage
  • Public drinkingBeer gardens
  • Mountain climbingPopular sport
Australia
  • Not declaring food$420-$5,500 fine
  • Feeding wildlife$2,200 fine
  • Not voting$20 fine (citizens)
  • Not wearing bike helmet$319 fine
  • Drinking on beachMany banned
  • Smoking with kids in car$250+ fine
Azerbaijan
  • Photography of military/border zonesRestricted
  • Visiting Nagorno-Karabakh from ArmeniaBanned under Azerbaijani law
  • Public drunkennessDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Hiking off-trail in rural areasMine risk
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.03% limit
  • Smoking in restaurantsBanned
Barbados
  • Camouflage clothingRestricted to military
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
Bangladesh
  • Public drinkingMostly illegal
  • Photography of bridges/infrastructureRestricted
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Belgium
  • Beer tastingCultural heritage
  • Street photographyLegal
  • Public drinkingGenerally allowed
  • CyclingExcellent infrastructure
Burkina Faso
  • Photography of militaryEspionage risk
  • Visiting north / east insurgent zonesSevere danger
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Bulgaria
  • CorruptionCriminal offense
Bahrain
  • Public drunkennessDetention + deportation
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Photography of womenWithout permission illegal
  • Photography of militaryIllegal
Burundi
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Jogging in groups (banned 2014)Anti-protest measure still cited
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Benin
  • Photography of military/govtRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Vodun ceremonies (Vodun Day Jan 10)Cultural celebration
Brunei
  • Public displays of affectionConservative norms
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Photography of Sultan / royal family in disrespectful contextLèse-majesté style law
  • Card games for money / gamblingBanned (Sharia)
  • Eating publicly during RamadanFine for non-fasters in public
Bolivia
  • Driving with alcohol0.07% limit
  • Photography of police/militaryRestricted
  • Coca chewing in publicCommon — cultural
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Brazil
  • Carnival participationCultural celebration
  • Favela tourismGuided only
  • Beach activitiesNational pastime
  • Football/SoccerNational obsession
Bahamas
  • Casino gambling (Bahamians)Citizens cannot enter casinos
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Conch fishing without permitRestricted
  • Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
Bhutan
  • Smoking in publicHeavily restricted
  • Photography of dzongs (interior)Restricted
  • Hunting/trekking without permitIllegal
  • Religious site dress codeModesty required
Botswana
  • Wildlife harassment / off-road in parksHeavy fines
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Belarus
  • Political demonstrationsDetention; up to years prison
  • Photography of government/militaryRestricted
  • White-red-white opposition flagBanned as 'extremist symbol'
  • Public drunkennessDetention possible
Belize
  • Maya site climbing on certain pyramidsRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Reef-damaging sunscreenBanned in Hol Chan Marine Reserve
  • Wildlife harassmentHeavy fines
Canada
  • Cannabis at ANY borderFederal crime
  • Cannabis + drivingDUI laws apply
  • Drinking in publicMostly illegal
  • TippingExpected 15-20%
  • JaywalkingVaries by city
DR Congo
  • Photography of military/governmentEspionage risk
  • Visiting eastern provinces (Kivu, Ituri)Severe danger
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Central African Republic
  • Photography of military/governmentEspionage risk
  • Visiting interior conflict zonesSevere danger
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Republic of the Congo
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Pool / Brazzaville securityVerify advisories
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Switzerland
  • HikingNational pastime
  • Banking secrecyReduced privacy
  • Sunday activitiesNoise restrictions
  • RecyclingMandatory
Côte d'Ivoire
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Visiting northern border zonesInsurgency-spillover risk
Chile
  • Hiking in national parksPopular activity
  • Street photographyGenerally allowed
  • Public drinkingIllegal
  • Smoking in publicHeavily restricted
Cameroon
  • Photography of military/governmentEspionage risk
  • Visiting NW/SW Anglophone regionsRestricted; armed conflict
  • Visiting Far North (Boko Haram zone)Severe danger
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
China
  • Criticizing CCP/leadership in publicDetention/deportation possible
  • Religious proselytizingIllegal
  • Photography of military/governmentEspionage charges possible
  • Tibet/Xinjiang independent travelSpecial permits required
  • Indoor smoking in public venuesBanned in major cities
  • TippingNot customary
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Colombia
  • Salsa dancingCultural heritage
  • Street photographyAvoid conflict areas
  • Public drinkingSome restrictions
  • HitchhikingSafety concerns
Costa Rica
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% (over 0.075% = jail)
  • Wildlife disturbanceSevere fines
  • Topless sunbathingTolerated
  • National park drone useBanned
Cuba
  • Photography of military/governmentDetention risk
  • Anti-government speechDetention possible
  • Public drunkennessDiscouraged
  • Drone useCustoms may seize
Cabo Verde
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Topless sunbathing (resort beaches)Tolerated
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Wildlife harassment (turtles)Heavy fines
Cyprus
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% (0.02% new)
  • Crossing UN buffer zoneRestricted
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Smoking in restaurantsBanned
Czech Republic
  • Beer consumptionWorld's highest per capita
  • Castle visitsUNESCO sites
  • Public drinkingGenerally allowed
  • NudismAccepted in designated areas
Germany
  • Nazi symbols/salute5 years prison
  • Holocaust denial5 years prison
  • Insulting someone€600-1000 fine
  • Quiet hours (10pm-6am)Enforced by law
  • Sunday noiseDrilling, mowing banned
  • Washing car SundayOften illegal
  • Drinking in publicLegal
  • Jaywalking€5-10 fine
Djibouti
  • Photography of military bases (US/FR/JP/CN)Severe restrictions
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Denmark
  • CyclingExcellent infrastructure
  • Hygge lifestyleCultural concept
  • Public drinkingGenerally allowed
  • Nude beachesAccepted
Dominica
  • Camouflage clothingRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Hiking national parksPermits at trailheads
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Dominican Republic
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Photography of police/militaryDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Public drunkennessTourist target risk
Algeria
  • Photography of military/governmentIllegal
  • Public drunkennessDetention possible
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Visiting Sahara bordersRestricted
Ecuador
  • Driving with alcohol0.03% (strict)
  • Galápagos plant/animal disturbanceHeavy fines
  • Topless sunbathingResort beaches OK
  • Photography of policeDiscretion
Estonia
  • Driving with alcohol0.0% (new); 0.02% generally
  • Smoking in public buildingsBanned
  • Forest foragingGenerally legal
  • Photography of borderRestricted (Russia border)
Egypt
  • Photography near militaryEspionage charges
  • Public displays of affectionIslamic law
  • Drinking in publicIllegal
  • Unmarried couplesConservative areas
Eritrea
  • Photography of government / military / public buildingsDetention possible
  • Travel beyond Asmara without permitInternal travel permit required
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Spain
  • Topless sunbathingDesignated beaches only
  • Drinking in publicVaries by municipality
  • BalconingIllegal + dangerous
  • Noise complaints€300-600 fine
  • Not picking up dog waste€300 fine
Ethiopia
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Visiting Tigray/conflict areasRestricted
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Finland
  • SaunaSerious cultural tradition
  • Wild campingRight to roam
  • Berry pickingTraditional right
  • Ice hockeyNational sport
Fiji
  • Village visit without sevusevuCultural offense
  • Topless sunbathingOff-resort illegal
  • Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
  • Same-sex relations (consenting adults)Decriminalized 2010 (Crimes Decree)
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
Micronesia (Federated States)
  • Yap traditional clothing rules in villagesTopless tradition; visitor modesty preferred
  • Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
  • Reef-damaging activitiesHeavy fines
  • Driving with alcoholState-level rules
France
  • Face coverings€150 fine (burqa/niqab)
  • Drinking in publicVaries by commune
  • Public urination€68 fine
  • Noise after 22hCan be fined
  • Smoking in cars with minors€68 fine
Gabon
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Visiting national parks (gorilla / forest elephant)Permits required
Grenada
  • Camouflage clothingRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
Georgia
  • Driving with alcohol0.03% limit
  • Crossing into Abkhazia/S. Ossetia from RussiaCriminal under Georgian law
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Visiting border zones (RU)Caution
Ghana
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Public displays of affection (same-sex)Criminalized
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Cultural site dress codeModesty required
Gambia
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Guinea
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Anti-government protestHeavily restricted post-coup
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Equatorial Guinea
  • Photography of presidential palace / governmentSevere risk
  • Anti-government discussionDetention possible
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Greece
  • Beach photographyAvoid military areas
  • Collecting artifacts20 years prison
  • NudismDesignated beaches only
  • Drinking and drivingStrict enforcement
Guatemala
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Antiquities purchase from vendorsOften illegal exports
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Public drunkennessTourist target risk
Guinea-Bissau
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathing (Bijagós resorts)Tolerated
  • Visiting interiorLimited infrastructure
Guyana
  • Camouflage clothingRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Hong Kong
  • National-security-related speechNSL — vague, broad enforcement
  • Pro-democracy protest organizationSubversion possible
  • Vaping in publicPersonal use allowed; sale banned
  • Public smoking outside designated areasHK$1,500 fine
  • Tipping10% service charge often included
  • Photography of policeUse discretion since 2020
Honduras
  • Photography of police/militaryUse discretion
  • Driving with alcohol0.07% limit
  • Visiting border zones (gangs)High risk
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Croatia
  • Public drunkennessFines
  • Naturism (designated)Legal at FKK beaches
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% (0.0% for new drivers)
  • Beach pebble/shell removalRestricted export
Haiti
  • Photography of police/governmentUse discretion
  • Visiting Port-au-Prince gang-controlled neighborhoodsHigh kidnapping risk
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Hungary
  • Thermal bathsCultural tradition
  • Street photographyLegal
  • Public drinkingSome restrictions
  • Political demonstrationsLegal
Indonesia
  • Public displays of affectionIn conservative areas
  • Drinking in publicIllegal
  • GamblingIllegal
  • Unmarried couples sharing roomSome areas
Ireland
  • Pub cultureNational institution
  • Street photographyLegal
  • Public drinkingSome restrictions
  • Traditional musicEncouraged
Israel
  • Photography near militarySecurity risk
  • Religious observanceSabbath respected
  • Beach activitiesMediterranean coast
  • Checkpoint cooperationMandatory
India
  • Public displays of affectionCan be prosecuted
  • Drinking in publicMostly illegal
  • Smoking in publicBanned many places
  • LitteringFines vary by state
  • Plastic bagsBanned many states
  • Loud music after 10pmCan be fined
Iraq
  • Photography of military/checkpointsEspionage risk
  • Visiting disputed/conflict zonesRestricted
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Iran
  • Women not wearing hijabMorality police enforcement
  • Public displays of affectionIllegal
  • Photography of military/governmentEspionage charges possible
  • Card games for money / gamblingBanned (haram)
  • Eating publicly during RamadanFine or detention
Iceland
  • Wild campingGenerally allowed
  • Hot spring bathingNational activity
  • Off-road drivingStrictly prohibited
  • PhotographyStunning landscapes
Italy
  • Swimming in fountains€450 fine (Rome)
  • Sitting on Spanish Steps€400 fine (Rome)
  • Eating near monuments€500 fine (Florence)
  • Venice day-trip tax€5 fee (peak days)
  • Topless sunbathingMunicipal fines
Jamaica
  • Driving with alcohol0.035% limit (strict)
  • Public displays of affection (same-sex)Discouraged; risk
  • Topless sunbathing (resort beaches)Tolerated
  • Photography of policeDiscretion
Jordan
  • Photography of military/borderEspionage risk
  • Public drunkennessDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Japan
  • Drinking in publicLegal everywhere
  • Eating while walkingFrowned upon
  • TippingConsidered rude
  • Tattoos at onsenUsually banned
  • Smoking on streetDesignated areas only
  • Loud on trainVery rude
  • Blowing nose in publicConsidered gross
Kenya
  • Photography of police/militaryRestricted
  • Wildlife harassmentSevere penalties
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathing (most beaches)Illegal
Kyrgyzstan
  • Photography of military/borderRestricted
  • Trekking near Tajik borderTensions; check current advisories
  • Public drunkennessFines possible
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Cambodia
  • Buddha image disrespectArrest possible
  • Photography of govt buildingsDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal in public
  • Gambling (Cambodian nationals)Banned outside licensed casinos; casinos foreigners-only
  • TippingAppreciated, not expected
Kiribati
  • Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingDiscouraged outside resort
  • Reef-damaging activitiesHeavy fines
Comoros
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Camouflage clothingRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
North Korea
  • Photography without permissionDetention possible
  • Wandering off tour routeDetention possible
  • Speaking to ordinary citizensRestricted
  • Disrespecting Kim portraits / statuesSevere consequences
  • Folding newspapers with leader's imageTreated as desecration
South Korea
  • Drinking in publicGenerally allowed
  • JaywalkingEnforced
  • Public transportationExcellent system
  • Street photographyAsk permission
Kuwait
  • Public displays of affectionIllegal
  • Photography of womenIllegal
  • Drinking in publicNo alcohol allowed
  • Card games for money / gamblingBanned (haram; any stakes)
  • Traditional dhow sailingCultural heritage
Kazakhstan
  • Photography of government/militaryRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.0% limit
  • Visiting Baikonur CosmodromePermit only
  • Public drunkennessFines
Laos
  • Buddha image disrespectArrest possible
  • Cohabitation by foreignersForeigner+local without marriage permit illegal
  • Photography of militaryIllegal
  • Card games for money in publicTreated as gambling (illegal outside SEZ casinos)
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Lebanon
  • Photography of military/checkpointsRestricted
  • Public displays of affectionGenerally OK in cities
  • Topless sunbathing (private resorts)Allowed
  • Sectarian provocationRisk in mixed areas
Saint Lucia
  • Camouflage clothingRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
Liechtenstein
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit (older standard)
  • HikingMajor activity
  • Public drunkennessDiscouraged
  • Smoking in restaurantsBanned
Sri Lanka
  • Buddha-image tattoos visibleDeportation possible
  • Photography with back to Buddha imagesCultural offense + arrest
  • Photography of militaryIllegal
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Liberia
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Visiting border zonesVerify advisories
Lesotho
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Visiting royal palace areaPhotography restrictions
Lithuania
  • Soviet symbolsBanned
Luxembourg
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit (0.02% new drivers)
  • Public transportFree since 2020
  • Public drunkennessFines
  • Smoking in restaurantsBanned
Latvia
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% (0.0% for first 2 years)
  • Smoking in public buildingsBanned
  • Photography of border (Russia, Belarus)Restricted
  • Public drunkennessFines
Libya
  • Photography of military/checkpointsEspionage risk
  • Visiting conflict areasSevere danger
  • Public displays of affectionIllegal
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Morocco
  • Photography of peopleAsk permission
  • Public displays of affectionConservative society
  • Drinking in publicIllegal
  • Bargaining in souksExpected
Monaco
  • Casino entry (citizens)Monegasque nationals cannot enter Casino de Monte-Carlo
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Photography of palaceRestricted at certain times
  • Public drunkennessFines
Moldova
  • Crossing into TransnistriaDifferent practical rules; passport needed
  • Photography of military/borderRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.0% limit
  • Smoking in public buildingsBanned
Montenegro
  • Driving with alcohol0.03% limit
  • Wild camping in national parksRestricted
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Smoking in restaurantsRestrictions vary
Madagascar
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Wildlife harassmentHeavy fines
  • Visiting national parksPermits required
Marshall Islands
  • Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
  • Visiting Bikini / Enewetak atollsRestricted; radiation concerns
  • Reef-damaging activitiesHeavy fines
  • Driving with alcoholLimit varies
North Macedonia
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit (0.0% pros / new)
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Public drunkennessFines
  • Smoking in restaurantsBanned
Mali
  • Photography of military/checkpointsSevere risk
  • Visiting north / center conflict zonesSevere danger
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Myanmar
  • Buddha image disrespect (incl. tattoos)Deportation/arrest
  • Photography of military/policeIllegal
  • Visiting conflict zones (Rakhine, Shan)Restricted/dangerous
  • Foot pointing at imagesCultural offense
Mongolia
  • Pointing feet at peopleCultural offense
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Touching someone's headCultural offense
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Macau
  • Casino gambling (foreigners)Legal — main industry
  • Photography of casino tablesProhibited; casinos enforce strictly
  • Public smoking outside designated areasMOP$1,500 fine (since 2018)
  • Vaping in publicSame restrictions as smoking
  • TippingService charge often added; small tips OK
  • Public protest on mainland topicsIncreasingly restricted
Mauritania
  • Photography of militaryEspionage risk
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Malta
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Beach pebble/shell removalRestricted
  • Bird huntingHeavily regulated
  • Smoking in public buildingsBanned
Mauritius
  • Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Topless sunbathing (resort beaches)Tolerated
Maldives
  • Public displays of affection (local islands)Discouraged/illegal
  • Topless sunbathing (local islands)Illegal
  • Wearing bikinis off-resortIllegal
  • Religious materials (non-Islamic)Restricted import
Malawi
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Lake Malawi swimming (schistosomiasis)Health advisory
Mexico
  • Drinking in publicIllegal
  • JaywalkingEnforced in cities
  • Uber/RideshareLegal
  • Street photographyLegal
Malaysia
  • Public displays of affectionConservative areas
  • Drinking in publicRestricted
  • GamblingNon-Muslims only
  • Photography of womenAsk permission
Mozambique
  • Visiting Cabo DelgadoInsurgency-affected
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.06% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal off-resort
Namibia
  • Wildlife harassment / off-road in parksHeavy fines
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Niger
  • Photography of military/governmentSevere risk
  • Visiting Sahara / Lake Chad zonesSevere danger
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Nigeria
  • Photography of military/governmentEspionage risk
  • Public displays of affection (Sharia north)Restricted
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Visiting NE security zonesRestricted
Nicaragua
  • Photography of police/militaryDetention possible
  • Anti-government protestHeavily restricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Netherlands
  • Biking drunk€140 fine
  • Bikes have priorityALWAYS
  • Red light district photosDon't photograph workers
  • Urinating in canal€140 fine
  • Drinking in publicGenerally OK
  • Laughing gasBanned 2023
Norway
  • Wild campingRight to roam
  • HikingNational pastime
  • Drinking and drivingZero tolerance
  • Northern lights tourismPopular
Nepal
  • Trekking without permitFines + eviction
  • Photography of palace/militaryRestricted
  • Cow killingConstitutionally protected
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Nauru
  • Photography of refugee facilitiesRestricted
  • Driving with alcoholLimit varies
  • Topless sunbathingDiscouraged
  • Cultural eventsWelcome with permission
New Zealand
  • Freedom campingAllowed with restrictions
  • HikingWorld-class trails
  • Bringing foodStrict biosecurity
  • Bungy jumpingInvented here
Oman
  • Public displays of affectionIllegal
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Photography of women without permissionIllegal
  • Photography of militaryIllegal
Panama
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Visiting Darién GapSevere danger
  • Photography of military/canal areasRestricted in some zones
  • Smoking in public buildingsBanned
Peru
  • Machu Picchu visitsAdvance booking required
  • Coca chewingTraditional
  • Street photographyGenerally allowed
  • Artifact collectionSerious offense
Papua New Guinea
  • Visiting raskol-affected neighborhoodsHigh risk
  • Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Philippines
  • Jeepney ridingTraditional transport
  • Public drinkingSome areas
  • KaraokeNational pastime
  • Street photographyGenerally allowed
Pakistan
  • Blasphemy or perceived religious insultDeath penalty offense
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
  • Photography of military/policeIllegal
  • Card games for money / gamblingBanned for Muslims (Prevention of Gambling Act)
Poland
  • Public drinkingIllegal
  • JaywalkingFines
  • Street photographyPrivacy laws
  • CampingDesignated areas
Palestine
  • Photography of Israeli military/checkpointsDetention risk
  • Photography of armed Palestinian factionsRisk
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Portugal
  • Wild campingRestricted areas
  • Beach nudismDesignated areas
  • Street photographyLegal
  • Public drinkingGenerally allowed
Palau
  • Reef-damaging sunscreenBanned (2020 Reef Toxin Ban)
  • Wildlife harassmentHeavy fines
  • Driving with alcoholLimit varies
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal off-resort
Paraguay
  • Triple Border crossing without paperworkCustoms strict
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Qatar
  • Public displays of affectionIllegal
  • Photography of localsAsk permission
  • Drinking in publicIllegal
  • Football/SoccerNational passion
Romania
  • Driving with alcohol0.0% limit
  • Bear encounter (Carpathians)Don't approach; report to authorities
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Smoking in restaurants/barsBanned
  • Wild camping in national parksDesignated areas only
Serbia
  • Kosovo recognitionSensitive topic
Russia
  • Political protestsExtremism charges
  • Photography of infrastructureSecurity risk
  • Trans-Siberian RailwayTourism allowed
  • Ballet/CultureEncouraged
Rwanda
  • Discussing 1994 genocide carelesslyGenocide-denial laws
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • LitteringHeavily fined
  • Umuganda (last Sat. each month)Community service shuts shops 8-11am
Saudi Arabia
  • Women drivingLegal since 2018
  • Public displays of affectionIllegal
  • Photography of womenIllegal
  • Card games for money / gamblingBanned (haram; any stakes)
  • Hajj pilgrimageReligious duty
Solomon Islands
  • Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Visiting Guadalcanal WWII sitesAllowed; respect protocol
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Seychelles
  • Wildlife harassment (turtles, birds)Heavy fines
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathing (resort beaches)Tolerated
  • Coco-de-mer collectionNational symbol; heavy protection
Sudan
  • Photography of military/checkpointsSevere risk
  • Visiting conflict zonesSevere danger
  • Public displays of affectionIllegal
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Sweden
  • Wild campingRight to roam (allemansrätten)
  • Mushroom pickingTraditional right
  • Public drinkingStrict laws
  • SaunaCultural tradition
Singapore
  • Eating on MRT$500 fine
  • Drinking on MRT$500 fine
  • Durian on MRTBanned
  • Jaywalking$20-$1,000
  • Littering$300-$1,000
  • Not flushing toilet$150 fine
  • Feeding birds$500 fine
  • Public drinking after 10:30pmBanned
  • Smoking in publicMost places banned
Slovenia
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit (0.0% for pros/new)
  • Smoking in bars/restaurantsBanned
  • Public drunkennessFines
  • Forest mushroom picking (>2kg)Permit required
Slovakia
  • Public drunkennessFines possible
  • Smoking in restaurants/barsBanned
  • Driving with any alcoholZero-tolerance
  • Pedestrian crossing rulesStrict — fines
Sierra Leone
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Visiting diamond-mining areas without permitRestricted
San Marino
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Photography of historic centre (UNESCO)Legal
  • Public drunkennessFines
  • Smoking in restaurantsBanned
Senegal
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Visiting Casamance border zonesVerify advisories
Somalia
  • Photography of military/checkpointsSevere risk
  • Visiting al-Shabaab-controlled areasSevere danger
  • Public displays of affectionIllegal
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Suriname
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Visiting border with Guyana/French GuianaCaution
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
South Sudan
  • Photography of military/governmentSevere risk
  • Visiting conflict areasSevere danger
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Topless sunbathing (resort beaches)Tolerated
  • Wildlife harassmentHeavy fines
El Salvador
  • Photography of police/militaryUse discretion
  • Tattoos resembling gang symbolsDetention risk under state-of-exception
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Syria
  • Photography of military/checkpointsEspionage risk
  • Visiting conflict areas (NE/NW)Severe danger
  • Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Eswatini
  • Photography of king / royal familyLèse-majesté style
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Anti-monarchy demonstrationSeverely restricted
Chad
  • Photography of military/governmentSevere risk
  • Visiting Lake Chad / Sahara zonesSevere danger
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Togo
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Visiting northern Savanes regionVerify advisories
Thailand
  • Criticizing royalty15+ years prison
  • Stepping on moneyHas King's image
  • Buddha tattoosOffensive, may deny entry
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Smoking on beach฿100,000 fine
  • Feeding stray dogsCan be fined
  • Littering฿2,000 fine
Tajikistan
  • Photography of military/borderRestricted
  • Pamir Highway / GBAO travelGBAO permit required
  • Wearing hijab in govt buildings/schoolsRestricted under 2024 law
  • Public drunkennessFines
Timor-Leste
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Visiting Oecusse exclaveCrosses Indonesian territory
Turkmenistan
  • Photography of government/militaryDetention possible
  • Photography of Ashgabat 'forbidden' buildingsDetention possible
  • Independent movement outside tourRestricted
  • Public displays of affectionFrowned upon
  • Tobacco in publicHeavy restrictions
Tunisia
  • Photography of military/policeIllegal
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Public drunkennessDiscouraged
  • Visiting border zones (Libya/Algeria)Restricted
Tonga
  • Sunday commerce / sportMost shops closed; commercial activity restricted
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal even on resort beaches
  • Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
Turkey
  • Photography of militarySecurity offense
  • Political demonstrationsPermit required
  • Street photographyGenerally allowed
  • Hot air ballooningCappadocia tourism
Trinidad and Tobago
  • Camouflage clothingRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Carnival participationNational celebration
Tuvalu
  • Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
  • Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal off-resort
  • Sunday commerceRestricted in some islands
Taiwan
  • Indoor public smokingBanned
  • JaywalkingNT$300 fine
  • TippingNot expected; OK for hotel staff
  • LGBTQ+ public affectionLegal — marriage legal since 2019
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Photography of police/militaryUse discretion
Tanzania
  • Wildlife harassmentSevere penalties
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Visiting ZanzibarConservative dress required
Ukraine
  • Martial lawCurfews active
Uganda
  • Photography of military/governmentRestricted
  • Wildlife harassmentHeavy fines
  • Public displays of affection (same-sex)Severe criminal risk
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
United Kingdom
  • Driving sideLEFT side
  • Drinking in publicGenerally legal
  • JaywalkingNot illegal
  • TV without license£1,000 fine
  • Smoking in pubsBanned
  • Wild campingScotland yes, England no
United States
  • Drinking in publicMostly illegal
  • JaywalkingIllegal but often unenforced
  • Right turn on redLegal unless posted
  • TippingExpected 15-20%
  • Smoking in barsMostly banned
  • GamblingVaries by state
Uruguay
  • Driving with alcohol0.0% (zero tolerance)
  • Topless sunbathingResort beaches OK
  • Same-sex marriageLegal since 2013
  • Smoking in public buildingsBanned
Uzbekistan
  • Photography of metro stationsRestricted (security)
  • Photography of government/militaryRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.0% limit
  • Public drunkennessFines
Vatican City
  • Dress code (St Peter's, Sistine Chapel)Shoulders + knees covered required
  • Photography in Sistine ChapelBanned
  • Loud talking in Sistine ChapelEnforced by guards
  • Smoking in St Peter's SquareBanned
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Camouflage clothingRestricted
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
  • Hiking La Soufrière (active)Verify volcanic alert
Venezuela
  • Photography of military/governmentDetention risk
  • Anti-government protestDetention
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Visiting Colombian / Brazilian borderHigh risk
Vietnam
  • Motorbike ridingLicense required
  • Drinking and drivingZero tolerance
  • Street photographyAvoid government buildings
  • GamblingIllegal
Vanuatu
  • Land-diving (Pentecost)Cultural; tour rules apply
  • Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
  • Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal off-resort
Samoa
  • Sunday loud activity / sport in villageRestricted by village council
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal off-resort
  • Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
Yemen
  • Photography of military/checkpointsEspionage risk
  • Visiting conflict areasSevere danger
  • Women without abaya/hijabRequired
  • Public displays of affectionIllegal
South Africa
  • Safari tourismMajor industry
  • Township toursGuided recommended
  • Wine tastingStellenbosch region
  • Street photographySecurity concerns
Zambia
  • Wildlife harassment / off-road in parksHeavy fines
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Photography of militaryRestricted
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal
Zimbabwe
  • Photography of military/government/Mugabe legacy sitesRestricted
  • Wildlife harassment / off-road in parksHeavy fines
  • Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
  • Topless sunbathingIllegal