{ "dataset": "international", "license": "LawLert Open Law Data — CC BY 4.0. Attribute to \"LawLert (https://www.lawlertapp.com)\". General legal information from official sources, not legal advice. Verify against the linked official source before relying on it.", "generated": "2026-07-21T09:12:12.065Z", "count": 627, "rules": [ { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Same-sex sexual relations and cross-dressing remain illegal in the UAE, though the US Embassy reports no recent arrests or prosecutions.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "controlled_rx", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Narcotic and psychotropic medicines are controlled in the UAE — importing them requires prior UAE government permission, and prescriptions must be issued by a licensed doctor and authenticated to be valid.", "source_url": "https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/health-and-fitness/drugs-and-controlled-medicines", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Transporting any arms, weapon parts, or even a single bullet of ammunition into the UAE is strictly prohibited without prior written UAE government approval.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "trace_amounts", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possession of even trace amounts of illegal drugs — including drugs detected in your bloodstream from use before you arrived — is illegal in the UAE, and bail is generally not granted.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "pda", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Public-decency laws are far stricter than in the US; public displays of affection or immodesty can bring penalties, and sexual relations outside marriage are illegal.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "government_military", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Photographing UAE military facilities, sensitive civilian sites, airports, some beaches, diplomatic missions, or people without consent may bring arrest, detention, and/or prosecution; GPS mapping without authority coordination carries the same risk.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "conditional", "summary": "You must declare cash or bearer monetary instruments to UAE customs if the total exceeds AED 60,000 (or foreign-currency equivalent) on arrival.", "source_url": "https://www.dubaicustoms.gov.ae/en/eServices/ServicesForIndividuals/ViewCustomsProcedure/Pages/DeclaringMoneyProcedure.aspx", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Marijuana in any form is illegal even with a medical card, CBD products are prosecuted the same as marijuana, and even poppy seeds are banned.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "The US State Department lists e-cigarettes among items whose importation into the UAE is prohibited under UAE law.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Flying drones is prohibited in certain areas of the UAE without prior approval from local authorities and may result in arrest and imprisonment.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "public_intoxication", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Alcohol is sold only in licensed venues like certain hotels and restaurants, and public drunkenness is a serious offense (alcohol is fully banned in the emirate of Sharjah).", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "gestures_and_speech", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "You can be arrested, fined, and/or deported for rude gestures, swearing, touching someone without permission, or derogatory statements about the UAE, royal families, or government — including on social media.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "religious_materials", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Importing non-Islamic religious pamphlets for missionary activity is prohibited, along with ivory, pornographic material, endangered species, and objects contrary to the UAE's religious/moral values; possession can bring detention and lengthy jail.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "ae", "country_name": "United Arab Emirates", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "The UAE has zero tolerance for driving after consuming any alcohol regardless of your blood-alcohol level, visitors may need an international driving permit, and traffic is on the right.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "ar", "country_name": "Argentina", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Confirm your medication is legal with the Argentine Embassy and carry it in original packaging with the prescription; not all US medications are available in Argentina.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Argentina.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ar", "country_name": "Argentina", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_import", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Travelers hunting or fishing must follow all gun and game laws; some US citizens report problems bringing firearms in and out, so check with the Argentine Embassy before traveling with one.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Argentina.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ar", "country_name": "Argentina", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Travelers 16+ may bring up to USD 10,000 (or equivalent) undeclared and under-16 up to USD 5,000; above that must be declared. Exchange money only at banks, hotels, or legitimate offices with your passport.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Argentina.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ar", "country_name": "Argentina", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "rules", "status": "conditional", "summary": "An Argentine or international driver's license is needed to drive in Argentina; driving is more dangerous than in the US, with aggressive driving common, especially in Buenos Aires.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Argentina.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ar", "country_name": "Argentina", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for drug offenses in Argentina are severe even for small amounts, including long prison terms; drug-facilitated robbery (via bars or dating apps) is increasingly common.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/argentina", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ar", "country_name": "Argentina", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or LGBTQ events in Argentina, which has strong protections including same-sex marriage (since 2010).", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Argentina.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ar", "country_name": "Argentina", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "national_symbols", "status": "info", "summary": "Offenses against Argentine national symbols carry a penalty of 6 months to 4 years in jail — be mindful when photographing or commenting on official symbols.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/argentina", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "at", "country_name": "Austria", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "vignette_and_idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "A US license needs an International Driving Permit (or official translation) to drive in Austria; motorways require a vignette sticker, and winter tires are mandatory Nov 1–Apr 15 in winter conditions (driving without voids insurance).", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/austria.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "at", "country_name": "Austria", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possessing even small amounts of illegal drugs in Austria can lead to prison; expect long jail sentences and heavy fines for possession, use, or trafficking.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/austria.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "at", "country_name": "Austria", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "Same-sex relationships are legal in Austria, couples may marry, and anti-discrimination laws apply; the community is well-established in Vienna and other cities.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/austria.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "at", "country_name": "Austria", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "narcotic_import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Austria bans importing any pharmaceuticals containing narcotic or psychotropic substances; many US-common medications are illegal even with a prescription, and non-EU residents may carry only personal-use quantities for their stay.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/austria.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "at", "country_name": "Austria", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare funds over EUR 10,000 (or equivalent, all forms) when traveling between Austria and a non-EU country; no declaration needed between EU countries.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/austria", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "at", "country_name": "Austria", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "face_covering_ban", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal in Austria to cover your face in public places or buildings so you cannot be recognized — a general public-identity law that applies to tourists.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/austria", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "au", "country_name": "Australia", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for drug possession, use and trafficking in Australia are strict.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Australia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "au", "country_name": "Australia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "biosecurity", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Australia enforces strict biosecurity controls on importing agricultural goods, including plants, food and wood products, plus quarantine standards for animals and pets.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Australia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "au", "country_name": "Australia", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or LGB events; federal law bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and same-sex marriage has been legal since 2017.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Australia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "au", "country_name": "Australia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "info", "summary": "Cash of AUD 10,000 or more (or foreign equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving Australia.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Australia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "au", "country_name": "Australia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "dui", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Driving under the influence of alcohol can result in jail time in Australia, and random roadside breath testing is common.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Australia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "au", "country_name": "Australia", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "biosecurity_food", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Australia enforces strict rules on importing agricultural goods — plants, food, and wood products — plus strict animal quarantine; undeclared items are a serious offense.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Australia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "au", "country_name": "Australia", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "government_military", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to photograph certain buildings, including inside parts of Australian airports, near prisons, and at military bases.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Australia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "bd", "country_name": "Bangladesh", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "restricted_subjects", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You may be questioned if you photograph certain buildings in Bangladesh — including military facilities, embassies, police stations, shipyards, traffic inspection facilities, and airports; use caution photographing government facilities generally.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bangladesh.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "bd", "country_name": "Bangladesh", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "restricted", "summary": "All drones are highly regulated in Bangladesh and subject to import and flight restrictions; failing to get import/flight permission can mean detention, arrest, and confiscation.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bangladesh.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "bd", "country_name": "Bangladesh", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Alcohol is strictly regulated in Bangladesh: foreign visitors and non-Muslim citizens over 21 may drink only in licensed venues and may need a liquor permit; alcohol is banned for Muslims.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "bd", "country_name": "Bangladesh", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Consensual same-sex sexual activity is criminalized in Bangladesh, with penalties up to life imprisonment and no legal protections based on sexual orientation.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bangladesh.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "bd", "country_name": "Bangladesh", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare US$5,000 or more when entering Bangladesh; on exit you must declare US$7,000 or more in foreign currency and 5,000 or more Bangladeshi taka.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bangladesh.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "bd", "country_name": "Bangladesh", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "ramadan_dress", "status": "info", "summary": "Bangladesh is a majority-Muslim country: dress modestly — women should cover shoulders and legs in public — and respect customs and laws during Ramadan.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "bd", "country_name": "Bangladesh", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "license_dui", "status": "conditional", "summary": "An International Driving Permit is required to drive in Bangladesh, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal — it can lead to immediate incarceration.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "bd", "country_name": "Bangladesh", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Bangladesh are particularly severe, including long jail, heavy fines, or death, with mandatory jail even for small amounts.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bangladesh.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "bd", "country_name": "Bangladesh", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "info", "summary": "Bangladesh has no prohibitions on specific medications, but carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription; counterfeit medication exists, so buy from major pharmacies and hospitals.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bangladesh.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "bd", "country_name": "Bangladesh", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "import", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Do not bring e-cigarettes or vaping devices into Bangladesh — the US embassy lists them alongside illegal drugs as items not to bring into the country.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bangladesh.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "bd", "country_name": "Bangladesh", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possessing or importing drugs is illegal in Bangladesh — even medical marijuana with a US prescription.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bangladesh.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "bd", "country_name": "Bangladesh", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is a serious crime to bring weapons into Bangladesh — including guns, ammunition, swords, knives, fireworks, and explosives.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bangladesh.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "be", "country_name": "Belgium", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "face_covering", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to wear clothing that hides your face partially or completely (such as a burka or niqab) in public places in Belgium — there is no exemption for tourists.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belgium/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "be", "country_name": "Belgium", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with a prescription, and verify legality with the Belgian Federal Public Health Service before travel.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Belgium.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "be", "country_name": "Belgium", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGB events in Belgium.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Belgium.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "be", "country_name": "Belgium", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "The legal BAC limit for driving in Belgium is 0.05% (0.5 g/L). Police run breathalyzer checks, especially at night and during holidays.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Belgium.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "be", "country_name": "Belgium", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Traveling between Belgium and a non-EU country with EUR 10,000 or more (any form) must be declared; no declaration is needed between EU countries.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Belgium.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "be", "country_name": "Belgium", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possession, use, or trafficking of illegal drugs including cannabis are serious offences in Belgium — with severe penalties even for passengers transiting through the airport.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belgium/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "be", "country_name": "Belgium", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "speed_cameras", "status": "info", "summary": "Speed limits are 120 km/h on highways, 50 in urban areas, and 30 in central Brussels; automated radar cameras are common and fines arrive by mail.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Belgium.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "bg", "country_name": "Bulgaria", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "face_covering_ban", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Covering your face in public is illegal in Bulgaria (balaclavas, full veils, etc.); medical masks are exempt.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/bulgaria", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "bg", "country_name": "Bulgaria", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription and a doctor's letter; some medicines may be illegal in Bulgaria even if prescribed at home.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/bulgaria", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "bg", "country_name": "Bulgaria", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare EUR 10,000 or more (any form) on arrival and departure between Bulgaria and non-EU countries; no declaration needed to/from another EU country.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/bulgaria", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "bg", "country_name": "Bulgaria", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "restricted", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex relations or LGB events in Bulgaria, but same-sex marriage is not legal and LGBTQ+ people may face stigma and verbal abuse, especially outside Sofia.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bulgaria.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "bg", "country_name": "Bulgaria", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "id_carry", "status": "restricted", "summary": "It is a legal requirement to carry valid photo ID at all times in Bulgaria.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/bulgaria", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "bg", "country_name": "Bulgaria", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You can be charged with DUI in Bulgaria at a BAC as low as 0.05%; penalties for an injury/fatal accident range from a fine to life imprisonment.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bulgaria.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "bg", "country_name": "Bulgaria", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "vignette", "status": "restricted", "summary": "A valid digital vignette (e-vignette) is required on motorways and main roads in Bulgaria; buy it online (no printing needed).", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/bulgaria", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "bg", "country_name": "Bulgaria", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp", "status": "restricted", "summary": "A US licence is only valid in Bulgaria with an International Driving Permit, which must be obtained before travel; most rental companies require an IDP.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bulgaria.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "bg", "country_name": "Bulgaria", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "public_intoxication", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Drunken or disorderly behaviour in Bulgaria — loud conduct or urinating in public — can result in a fine or arrest.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/bulgaria", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "bg", "country_name": "Bulgaria", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to bring marijuana, cannabis, or CBD products into Bulgaria; penalties for possession, use, or trafficking are severe.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bulgaria.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "bo", "country_name": "Bolivia", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "Bolivia's constitution prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, and there are no legal restrictions on same-sex relations or LGB events.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bolivia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "bo", "country_name": "Bolivia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "conditions", "status": "info", "summary": "Drive with extreme caution in Bolivia: few highways have shoulders or markings, signals are ignored, and 4WD is advised outside cities. After an accident you must remain at the scene until police arrive — leaving is illegal.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bolivia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "bo", "country_name": "Bolivia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Bolivia's currency declaration threshold is USD 50,000 on entry and USD 20,000 on exit; wildlife products from protected/endangered species cannot be exported and some live animals/products need permits.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bolivia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "bo", "country_name": "Bolivia", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Violating Bolivian law - including its drug laws - even unknowingly can mean arrest or imprisonment, and criminal suspects can be held up to 18 months before charges are filed, with cases often dragging on for years.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bolivia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "bo", "country_name": "Bolivia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "wildlife_export", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Many Bolivian souvenirs made from wild plants or animals - leather, crafts, even live animals - come from protected species whose export is illegal and can be seized, and bringing them into the U.S. also breaks U.S. law.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bolivia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "br", "country_name": "Brazil", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Under Brazil's 'Lei Seca' you cannot drive with any measurable blood-alcohol level (zero tolerance), and police run random breathalyzer checkpoints.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Brazil.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "br", "country_name": "Brazil", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "conditional", "summary": "There is no cap on cash, but amounts over US$10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared to customs via the electronic traveler declaration (e-DBV) on entry or exit.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.br/receitafederal/pt-br/assuntos/aduana-e-comercio-exterior/viagens-internacionais/guia-do-viajante/travellers-guide/arriving-in-brazill/cash-when-arriving-in-brazil", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "br", "country_name": "Brazil", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Brazil's health agency ANVISA bans all e-cigarettes/vapes; any form of import is prohibited, including for personal use and in your carry-on luggage.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.br/anvisa/pt-br/assuntos/tabaco/cigarro-eletronico", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "br", "country_name": "Brazil", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription, in amounts consistent with personal use; controlled substances may need authorization.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Brazil.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "br", "country_name": "Brazil", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Brazil forbids importing or possessing firearms without prior authorization, and this extends even to spent shell casings or ammunition in your luggage in transit.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Brazil.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "br", "country_name": "Brazil", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "Brazil has no legal restrictions on same-sex marriage, relations, or events; however, violence against LGB individuals is a serious concern.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Brazil.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "br", "country_name": "Brazil", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "wildlife_cites", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Brazil strictly regulates exporting tropical plants and wildlife; in the Amazon, exporting biological materials without permits can bring 'biopiracy' charges.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Brazil.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "bs", "country_name": "Bahamas", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possession or use of illegal drugs including cocaine and ecstasy is a criminal offense; all persons 16+ are tried as adults and arrests happen even for small quantities.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bahamas.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "bs", "country_name": "Bahamas", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "rules", "status": "info", "summary": "Driving is on the left-hand side in The Bahamas; expect severe congestion in Nassau, frequently aggressive or careless drivers, and common accidents involving pedestrians on New Providence Island.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bahamas.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "bs", "country_name": "Bahamas", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare currency or negotiable instruments of USD 10,000 or more on both entry and exit; it is also illegal to leave The Bahamas with more than BSD 200 in local currency.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bahamas.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "bs", "country_name": "Bahamas", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_ammunition", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Firearms and ammunition are strictly illegal in the Bahamas — including small quantities brought by mistake in carry-on — and laws are enforced even at the airport on departure.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bahamas.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "bs", "country_name": "Bahamas", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "Same-sex sexual relations are legal in the Bahamas with no restrictions on relations or LGB events; the legal age for same-sex relations is 18.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bahamas.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "bs", "country_name": "Bahamas", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Confirm your prescription medication is legal with the government of the Bahamas, and carry it in original packaging with your doctor's prescription.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bahamas.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "bs", "country_name": "Bahamas", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Marijuana and all cannabis products including CBD gummies, oils, and edibles are illegal in the Bahamas; a US medical card or prescription does not exempt you, as the law makes no medical/recreational distinction.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bahamas.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "ca", "country_name": "Canada", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "import", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Canada has strict gun laws; firearms and ammunition must be declared in writing at the border on a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration, and gun-related arrests at border crossings are common.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/canada.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "ca", "country_name": "Canada", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Canadian law bans possession and sale of drugs, including some that are legal in certain U.S. states.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/canada.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "ca", "country_name": "Canada", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Confirm your medication is legal in Canada, carry it in original pharmacy-labeled packaging, and bring a copy of your prescription.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/canada.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "ca", "country_name": "Canada", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of events in Canada.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/canada.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "ca", "country_name": "Canada", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare CAN$10,000 or more in cash or monetary instruments when entering or leaving Canada.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/canada.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "ca", "country_name": "Canada", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "border_crossing", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Recreational cannabis is legal inside Canada, but carrying it across the border in either direction—in any amount or form, even with a medical document—is a serious criminal offence.", "source_url": "https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/cannabis-eng.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-16" }, { "country_code": "ch", "country_name": "Switzerland", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "You may drive in Switzerland on your valid US license for up to one year after arrival; headlights must stay on at all times and turning right on a red light is not allowed.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Switzerland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "ch", "country_name": "Switzerland", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Switzerland's blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, but it drops to 0.01% (effectively zero) for new/probationary, learner and professional drivers and driving instructors.", "source_url": "https://www.ch.ch/en/travel-and-emigrate/holidays-in-switzerland/how-to-behave-in-road-traffic/alcohol-in-road-traffic-and-navigation/", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "ch", "country_name": "Switzerland", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "vignette", "status": "restricted", "summary": "To drive on Swiss motorways or expressways your vehicle must display a valid annual vignette (windscreen sticker or e-vignette) that costs CHF 40; there are no daily or weekly versions, and rental cars usually already have one.", "source_url": "https://www.ch.ch/en/travel-and-emigrate/holidays-in-switzerland/how-to-behave-in-road-traffic/motorway-vignette/", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "ch", "country_name": "Switzerland", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You can carry unlimited cash into or out of Switzerland with no declaration, but if customs question you while you carry CHF 10,000 or more you must truthfully disclose your identity and the cash's source, intended use and beneficial owner.", "source_url": "https://www.bazg.admin.ch/en/cash-foreign-currency-securities", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "ch", "country_name": "Switzerland", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "status", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Cannabis with more than 1% THC is an illegal drug in Switzerland; carrying up to 10g for personal use is not fined, but using it brings a 100-franc fine, and only CBD products under 1% THC are sold legally.", "source_url": "https://www.ch.ch/en/health/medicines-and-narcotic-substances/cannabis/", "verified_at": "2026-07-11" }, { "country_code": "ch", "country_name": "Switzerland", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "cannabis_thc", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Switzerland has zero tolerance for THC behind the wheel - even legal low-THC or CBD products can leave a measurable level in your blood, so do not drive after using any cannabis product.", "source_url": "https://www.ch.ch/en/health/medicines-and-narcotic-substances/cannabis/", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "cl", "country_name": "Chile", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking of illegal drugs in Chile are severe — convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines.", "source_url": "https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/chile", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "cl", "country_name": "Chile", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "license_idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Visitors can drive in Chile with a valid US license for the duration of their tourist permit (usually 90 days), but rental insurance may not be available in some forms without a Chilean or international driver's license.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Chile.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "cl", "country_name": "Chile", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Chile enforces a zero-tolerance policy for drinking and driving — penalties include license suspension, fines, and detention, and driving under the influence can result in incarceration.", "source_url": "https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/chile", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "cl", "country_name": "Chile", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "Same-sex marriage has been legal in Chile since 2022; there are no legal restrictions on adult same-sex relations or LGB events, though discrimination and violence have been reported.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Chile.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "cl", "country_name": "Chile", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare cash or bearer instruments over USD 10,000 (or equivalent) when entering or leaving Chile.", "source_url": "https://www.uaf.cl/es-cl/sujetos-obligados/sector-publico/declaracion-de-porte-y-transporte-de-efectivo-dpte", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "cl", "country_name": "Chile", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Check with the Chilean health authority (ISP) to confirm your prescription medication is legal, and carry it in original packaging with your prescription.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Chile.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "cl", "country_name": "Chile", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "agriculture", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare all agricultural items on your Chilean customs form when arriving — including packaged food, fruit, seeds, and plants — or you can be detained and heavily fined.", "source_url": "https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/chile", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "cl", "country_name": "Chile", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "open_fires", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Open fires are illegal in Chilean national parks outside permitted camping areas — including cooking burners — and starting one can cost you your tourist permit or get you deported.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chile/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "cn", "country_name": "China", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You may carry a maximum of RMB 20,000 in Chinese currency in or out of China, and you must use the red channel to declare foreign cash worth US$5,000 or more.", "source_url": "http://english.customs.gov.cn/statics/88707c1e-aa4e-40ca-a968-bdbdbb565e4f.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "cn", "country_name": "China", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "religious_materials", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Religious literature brought into China must be a 'reasonable amount' for personal use only; larger quantities can be confiscated and bring fines, detention, or deportation.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/china.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cn", "country_name": "China", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Flying a drone in China requires a permit or license and may be restricted or illegal depending on location; restricted areas are often poorly marked and drones may be confiscated.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/china.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cn", "country_name": "China", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "China punishes drug possession, use, and trafficking severely — up to the death penalty — including marijuana and any vape or edible containing illegal-drug oils even if legal elsewhere, and random drug tests can charge you for use before you even arrived.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/China.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-03" }, { "country_code": "cn", "country_name": "China", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "dui", "status": "restricted", "summary": "China has strict laws against driving under the influence of alcohol.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/China.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cn", "country_name": "China", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on consensual same-sex sexual relations in China, but same-sex marriage is not recognized and there are no anti-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/China.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cn", "country_name": "China", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "speech_and_religion", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Security personnel may detain or deport you for private electronic messages critical of the government, and religious proselytizing is effectively illegal — unapproved religious activity can lead to arrest.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/China.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cn", "country_name": "China", "category": "connectivity", "subcategory": "satellite_phone", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Using a satellite phone in China requires a permit; an unpermitted device may be confiscated and you may face a fine or detention.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/china.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cn", "country_name": "China", "category": "connectivity", "subcategory": "vpn", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Using a VPN in China is illegal in most cases and can lead to your device being confiscated, a fine, or detention — assume no privacy on any network there.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/China.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-03" }, { "country_code": "cn", "country_name": "China", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "exit_ban", "status": "restricted", "summary": "China can impose exit bans that block you from leaving — over business or family disputes, court orders, or investigations — and relatives, including minor children, can be barred too; travelers often find out only at the airport.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/China.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-03" }, { "country_code": "co", "country_name": "Colombia", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or events; the law bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, though enforcement is uneven and violence remains a concern in rural areas.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Colombia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "co", "country_name": "Colombia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Cash over US$10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared on entry and exit, and you must prove the legal source of the funds.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/colombia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "co", "country_name": "Colombia", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription; Colombia does not allow the sale of certain psychiatric medications, so bring enough supply for your trip.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/colombia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "co", "country_name": "Colombia", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "scam_warning", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Criminals use scopolamine ('Burundanga') and other sedatives slipped into food and drinks to incapacitate and rob victims, often luring foreigners through online dating apps.", "source_url": "https://co.usembassy.gov/security-alert-for-u-s-citizens-u-s-embassy-bogota-increase-in-crimes-involving-use-of-sedatives/", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "co", "country_name": "Colombia", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Colombia has severe penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs, with sophisticated detection at airports.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/colombia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "co", "country_name": "Colombia", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal for tourists and business travelers to bring guns or bullets into Colombia.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/colombia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cr", "country_name": "Costa Rica", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "dui", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Driving while drunk or on drugs is illegal in Costa Rica.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/CostaRica.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cr", "country_name": "Costa Rica", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Marijuana and marijuana-related products are illegal in Costa Rica.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/CostaRica.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cr", "country_name": "Costa Rica", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Having, using, or selling illegal drugs is a crime, and hallucinogens like ayahuasca and kambo offered in spiritual ceremonies are unregulated by Costa Rica's health ministry.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/CostaRica.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cr", "country_name": "Costa Rica", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "The currency limit for entry and exit is US$10,000; amounts at or above this must be declared.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/CostaRica.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cr", "country_name": "Costa Rica", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "To drive you must carry a valid passport plus a U.S. driver's license or an international driving permit.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/CostaRica.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cr", "country_name": "Costa Rica", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "methanol_risk", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Reports of tainted or unregulated alcohol have caused serious illness and deaths in Costa Rica; if you feel sick after drinking, call 911 and report suspect alcohol to the Investigative Police (OIJ).", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/CostaRica.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "cu", "country_name": "Cuba", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "speech_demonstrations", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Peaceful assembly and free speech are not protected in Cuba and foreigners are barred from political demonstrations; the government has detained US citizens for activities not criminal in the US, including those seen as undermining state security.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cuba.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cu", "country_name": "Cuba", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare cash over the equivalent of USD 5,000 on entry to Cuba; leaving with more than USD 5,000 requires proof it came legitimately from a Cuban bank. US-issued credit/debit cards do not work — bring euros or other non-USD cash.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cuba.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cu", "country_name": "Cuba", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "restricted_subjects", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to photograph military or police installations/personnel, or harbor, rail, or airport facilities in Cuba; penalties are particularly severe — check with officials first.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cuba.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cu", "country_name": "Cuba", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "dui_liability", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Cuba has zero-tolerance for any alcohol while driving; drivers in accidents causing injury or death can get long prison sentences and may be barred from leaving Cuba until claims settle, with US drivers often found at fault.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/cuba", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cu", "country_name": "Cuba", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex relations or gay and lesbian events in Cuba; same-sex marriage has been legal since 2022.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cuba.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cu", "country_name": "Cuba", "category": "connectivity", "subcategory": "gps_internet", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Stand-alone GPS devices are not allowed in Cuba, and internet access is limited and state-controlled (and may be blocked during unrest); download offline maps before you travel.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cuba.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cu", "country_name": "Cuba", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Importing weapons or ammunition into Cuba carries particularly severe penalties under Cuban law.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cuba.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cu", "country_name": "Cuba", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Cuban penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs are particularly severe; you can be arrested for carrying even a very small amount or for being with someone using them, and border officials screen on departure too.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cuba.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cu", "country_name": "Cuba", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "art_export", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Cuban law requires authorization to remove souvenir paintings and sculptures from Cuba; authorized galleries provide the paperwork, and items without a valid export permit may be confiscated at departure.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cuba.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cy", "country_name": "Cyprus", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Cyprus strictly enforces zero tolerance on illegal drugs including cannabis and laughing gas; carrying even small amounts can mean jail, including during airport transit.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/cyprus", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "cy", "country_name": "Cyprus", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Confirm your prescription medication is legal with the Republic of Cyprus embassy and carry it in original packaging with your prescription; some home-country medications may be illegal in Cyprus.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cyprus.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cy", "country_name": "Cyprus", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "side_of_road", "status": "info", "summary": "Traffic moves on the left in Cyprus — the opposite of most of Europe; look both ways carefully before crossing.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cyprus.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cy", "country_name": "Cyprus", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "insurance_north_south", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Car insurance bought in the government-controlled south is NOT valid in the Turkish Cypriot-administered north; buy separate insurance at the UN buffer-zone crossing points.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cyprus.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cy", "country_name": "Cyprus", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Cyprus regulates drone use, including which drones can fly without a licence and where and when they may be flown.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/cyprus", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cy", "country_name": "Cyprus", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare EUR 10,000 or more (or equivalent in other currencies or gold) between Cyprus and any non-EU country; no declaration needed to/from another EU country.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/cyprus", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cy", "country_name": "Cyprus", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "disputed_property", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Buying, selling, or renting property without the owner's consent is a crime in Cyprus, and intending to buy disputed property in the north is also a crime — officials may treat property pamphlets as evidence of intent.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/cyprus", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cy", "country_name": "Cyprus", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "north_south_goods", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Strict controls apply to items bought in northern Cyprus when crossing south (food/goods may be quarantined); live animals including pets cannot be moved between north and south.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/cyprus", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cy", "country_name": "Cyprus", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "military", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Photographing military installations or anything of security interest is strictly forbidden throughout Cyprus; obey 'no photography' signs — police and military on both sides enforce this.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cyprus.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cy", "country_name": "Cyprus", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "Same-sex relationships are legal in the Republic of Cyprus and civil unions are recognised; there are no legal restrictions on same-sex relations or LGBTQ+ events in either part of the island, though societal discrimination occurs.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/cyprus", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cz", "country_name": "Czechia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "winter_tires", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Winter tires are obligatory in Czechia from November 1 to March 31 in wintery conditions or if such conditions are expected during your drive.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/czechia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "cz", "country_name": "Czechia", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "public_drunkenness", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You may be arrested or fined for drunken or offensive behavior in Czechia and taken to a sober-up facility at your own cost.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/czech-republic", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cz", "country_name": "Czechia", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with a prescription and verify legality with the Czech Ministry of Health; customs enforces strict rules on temporary import of medications.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/czechia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "cz", "country_name": "Czechia", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "restricted_buildings", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Photography is illegal in some Czech buildings including indoor shopping centers; look for posted signs and ask if unsure.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/czech-republic", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cz", "country_name": "Czechia", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBTI events in Czechia, though outside Prague such relations or events are less socially accepted.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/CzechRepublic.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "cz", "country_name": "Czechia", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "The sale, possession, or use of illicit drugs is against the law in Czechia, with severe penalties that may include long jail terms.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/czechia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "cz", "country_name": "Czechia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Czechia strictly enforces a zero-tolerance policy for drinking and driving — any detected alcohol is illegal — and police can breathalyze drivers stopped for any reason.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/czechia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "cz", "country_name": "Czechia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp_vignette", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You need an International Driving Permit plus your home license to drive in Czechia; cars must carry a reflective jacket, warning triangle, and first-aid kit, and a motorway vignette is required.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/czechia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "cz", "country_name": "Czechia", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "jaywalking", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Jaywalking may be enforced in Prague's city center, and streetcars have right of way over pedestrians at crosswalks.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/czechia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "cz", "country_name": "Czechia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare EUR 10,000 or more in cash or equivalent when entering or leaving Czechia across an EU external border; no declaration is needed when traveling between EU countries.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/czechia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "de", "country_name": "Germany", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Germany's blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 mg/ml (0.05%) for standard drivers, but there is a total alcohol ban (0.0) for novice drivers in their probation period, drivers under 21, and professional drivers.", "source_url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/driving-abroad/road-rules-and-safety/germany/index_en.htm", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "de", "country_name": "Germany", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "seatbelt", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Seat belts are mandatory in both front and back seats, and children under 12 may not ride in the front and must use a child safety seat.", "source_url": "https://de.usembassy.gov/driving-in-germany/", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "de", "country_name": "Germany", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "emission_zone", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Most major German cities have low-emission zones (Umweltzonen) you may enter only with a green Umweltplakette emissions sticker displayed on the windscreen.", "source_url": "https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/topics/mobility/overview-air/emissions-control-sticker-and-low-emission-zone", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "de", "country_name": "Germany", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Entering Germany from a non-EU country with cash or securities totaling EUR 10,000 or more must be declared in writing to German customs; from another EU country it must be declared orally when asked.", "source_url": "https://www.zoll.de/EN/Private-individuals/Travel/Entering-Germany/Restrictions/Cash/cash_node.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "de", "country_name": "Germany", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "status", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Adults in Germany may carry up to 25g of cannabis in public and keep 50g and grow up to three plants at home, but there are still no recreational shops and buying or importing cannabis commercially remains illegal.", "source_url": "https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/en/themen/cannabis/faq-cannabis-act", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "dk", "country_name": "Denmark", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "license_idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "A valid US state driver's license is acceptable in Denmark for up to 90 days; you must be 18 to drive, and long-term residents must obtain a Danish license.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Denmark.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "dk", "country_name": "Denmark", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGB events in the Kingdom of Denmark.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Denmark.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "dk", "country_name": "Denmark", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription — from 1 January 2026 Denmark applies new import rules: medicine containing narcotic substances (lists B–E) is limited to 30 days' personal supply, and antibiotics from outside the EU/EEA to 3 months' treatment.", "source_url": "https://laegemiddelstyrelsen.dk/en/pharmacies/medicines-imported-from-abroad/", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "dk", "country_name": "Denmark", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "dui", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Driving any vehicle — including a bicycle — under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a strictly enforced serious offense in Denmark.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Denmark.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "dk", "country_name": "Denmark", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Denmark are strict; driving any vehicle — including a bicycle — under the influence of drugs is a serious offense.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Denmark.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "dk", "country_name": "Denmark", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "knives", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possession of weapons of any kind in Denmark — including pocketknives and pepper spray — may result in criminal penalties; carrying pointed or sharp weapons requires a police-issued certificate.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Denmark.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "dk", "country_name": "Denmark", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "road_rules", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Danish road rules differ from the US: right turns on a red light are illegal, headlights must be on at all times day and night, and handheld phone use while driving is banned.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Denmark.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "dk", "country_name": "Denmark", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare cash and other monetary instruments worth EUR 10,000 (about DKK 75,000) or more to the Danish Customs Agency whenever you enter or leave Denmark — the duty applies even if you are only in transit.", "source_url": "https://toldst.dk/en-us/individuals/travel/if-you-are-travelling-with-large-amounts-of-valuables", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "dk", "country_name": "Denmark", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "face_covering_ban", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to wear clothing that conceals your face in a public place in Denmark — the ban applies to visitors, with legal exemptions such as masks worn for health reasons.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/denmark/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "do", "country_name": "Dominican Republic", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare US$10,000 or more (or equivalent) both when entering and when leaving the Dominican Republic.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/DominicanRepublic.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "do", "country_name": "Dominican Republic", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Confirm your medication is legal and listed by the Ministry of Public Health, carry it in original labeled packaging, and bring a copy of your prescription.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/DominicanRepublic.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "do", "country_name": "Dominican Republic", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Drug-related offenses, including those involving marijuana, carry severe penalties in the Dominican Republic.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/DominicanRepublic.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "do", "country_name": "Dominican Republic", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "rules", "status": "info", "summary": "Seat belts and motorcycle helmets are required, and in car-vs-motorcycle collisions the car driver is usually found at fault regardless of circumstances.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/DominicanRepublic.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "do", "country_name": "Dominican Republic", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_ammo", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Traveling to the Dominican Republic with a firearm - or even a stray bullet or spent shell casing in your luggage - can get you arrested; U.S. citizens have been arrested in the Caribbean over shell casings in suitcases, and the U.S. Embassy cannot get you out of jail.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/planning/safety-tips/firearms.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "ec", "country_name": "Ecuador", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare USD 10,000 or more when entering or leaving Ecuador — and on exit, amounts of USD 1,200 or more are subject to a 5% currency-exit tax.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ecuador.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "ec", "country_name": "Ecuador", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Ecuador are severe — offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines, and drivers can be held responsible for drugs passengers carry in their luggage.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ecuador.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "ec", "country_name": "Ecuador", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Confirm your medication is legal with Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health, carry it in original packaging with your prescription, and buy only from reputable pharmacies (counterfeits are common).", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ecuador.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "ec", "country_name": "Ecuador", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "license_idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "A valid US license is recognized in Ecuador for up to 90 days; carrying an international driving permit is recommended, and longer stays require a license from the National Transit Agency.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ecuador.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "ec", "country_name": "Ecuador", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of events focused on sexual orientation in Ecuador.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ecuador.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "ec", "country_name": "Ecuador", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "galapagos_biosecurity", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Ecuador restricts certain items entering the Galápagos Islands; check the Galápagos Biosecurity Agency (ABG) prohibited-items list before traveling there.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ecuador.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "ec", "country_name": "Ecuador", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Drone and satellite-phone use is regulated in Ecuador; research the rules (civil aviation / ARCOTEL) before bringing them into the country.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ecuador.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "eg", "country_name": "Egypt", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "dui", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Traffic laws are loosely enforced but foreigners may face extra scrutiny, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is treated seriously.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/egypt.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "eg", "country_name": "Egypt", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "controlled_rx", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Not all medications legal in the U.S. are allowed in Egypt; the Ministry of Health inspects medication on arrival, so carry it in original packaging with a doctor's letter stating it is for personal use, the dosage, and the condition.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/egypt.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "eg", "country_name": "Egypt", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "criminalization", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Same-sex relationships are not explicitly illegal in Egypt, but authorities use 'debauchery' laws to arrest gay and lesbian individuals — often via social-media or dating-app entrapment — and have detained people for displaying rainbow flags.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/egypt.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "eg", "country_name": "Egypt", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "trafficking", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Drug offenses in Egypt carry severe penalties, and police can stop, question, and detain you without cause.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/egypt.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "eg", "country_name": "Egypt", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "antiquities", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to remove antiquities from archaeological sites or to buy, trade, sell, or export them; travelers can be prosecuted for looting, damaging sites, or smuggling.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/egypt.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "eg", "country_name": "Egypt", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Bringing any drone into Egypt, including small personal ones, is strictly prohibited; drones are confiscated and not returned.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/egypt.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "eg", "country_name": "Egypt", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Bringing more than US$10,000 into or out of Egypt is illegal, and Egypt also limits how much gold individuals may import.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/egypt.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "eg", "country_name": "Egypt", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "government_military", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to photograph police stations, military barracks, and certain other sensitive public buildings in Egypt.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/egypt.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "eg", "country_name": "Egypt", "category": "connectivity", "subcategory": "satellite_phone", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "The Egyptian government does not allow visitors to enter with satellite phones; any brought in will be confiscated and not returned.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/egypt.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-01" }, { "country_code": "es", "country_name": "Spain", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must obtain an International Driving Permit before arriving in Spain and to rent a car; it is valid for only 1 year.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/spain.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "es", "country_name": "Spain", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Spain's blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/L (0.05%) for standard drivers and 0.3 g/L for novice (first 2 years) and professional drivers.", "source_url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/driving-abroad/road-rules-and-safety/spain/index_en.htm", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "es", "country_name": "Spain", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of gay or lesbian events in Spain.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/spain.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "es", "country_name": "Spain", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "mobile_phone", "status": "restricted", "summary": "It is illegal to use a mobile phone without a hands-free device while driving in Spain.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/spain.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "es", "country_name": "Spain", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "public_drinking", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Most cities in Spain ban drinking alcohol in the street, except at registered cafes and bars.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/spain.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "es", "country_name": "Spain", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Bringing or taking EUR 10,000 (about $10,600) or more in cash or other payment methods into or out of Spain requires a tax declaration with Spanish Customs.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/spain.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "es", "country_name": "Spain", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Spain does not permit the international shipment of medications; carry prescription medicine in its original packaging with your doctor's prescription, and check with the Spanish embassy that your medication is legal in Spain.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/spain.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "fi", "country_name": "Finland", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for drug offences in Finland, even for possession of small amounts, include heavy fines and imprisonment.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/finland", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fi", "country_name": "Finland", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "You may bring up to a 3-month personal supply of prescription medication into Finland; carry your prescription and a dated doctor's letter. Prescribed narcotics are restricted — verify with Finnish Customs first.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/finland", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fi", "country_name": "Finland", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare EUR 10,000 or more (any currency) when traveling between Finland and a non-EU country; no declaration is needed to/from another EU country.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/finland", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fi", "country_name": "Finland", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "headlights", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Headlights must always be on in Finland, even in daylight — a legal requirement for all vehicles.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/finland", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fi", "country_name": "Finland", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "The blood-alcohol limit for driving in Finland is 0.05%; over the limit you may be arrested.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/finland", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fi", "country_name": "Finland", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Under EU drone rules in Finland, operators of drones over 250 g or with a camera must register and in most cases pass an online exam before flying.", "source_url": "https://droneinfo.fi/en", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fi", "country_name": "Finland", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "winter_tyres", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Winter tyres are mandatory in Finland from 1 November to 31 March (or when conditions require), minimum 3.0mm tread, and the rule applies to foreign-registered vehicles.", "source_url": "https://www.traficom.fi/en/transport/road/winter-tyres", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fj", "country_name": "Fiji", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "dui", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Driving while intoxicated is illegal in Fiji; traffic drives on the left, and your home license is valid for the first 6 months after arrival.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Fiji.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fj", "country_name": "Fiji", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "dress_conduct", "status": "info", "summary": "Outside tourist areas the dress code is conservative; dress respectfully in villages, and you can be arrested for being drunk and disorderly at airports or on planes.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/pacific/fiji", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fj", "country_name": "Fiji", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "biosecurity", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Strict customs rules apply to importing food, plant material, animals, and agricultural products into Fiji; declare all such items on arrival.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/pacific/fiji", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fj", "country_name": "Fiji", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare all currency and monetary instruments over FJD 10,000 (or USD equivalent) on both entry and exit from Fiji.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Fiji.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fj", "country_name": "Fiji", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possession of any quantity of illegal drugs can result in imprisonment in Fiji, regardless of amount or whether you carry them for someone else.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/pacific/fiji", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fj", "country_name": "Fiji", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "Fiji's constitution prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and same-sex sexual activity is legal, though some locals (especially rural) are conservative, so open displays of affection may cause offense outside tourist areas.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Fiji.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "fr", "country_name": "France", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones_and_sensitive_sites", "status": "restricted", "summary": "French law restricts drone use and photography/video of sensitive sites — airports, military bases, prisons, nuclear plants — and large gatherings such as concerts and parades.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/france.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "fr", "country_name": "France", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare cash, gold or equivalent of €10,000 or more to customs when entering or leaving France (or the EU).", "source_url": "https://www.douane.gouv.fr/en/fiche/cash-reporting-obligation", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "fr", "country_name": "France", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex relationships or the organization of events in France.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/france.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "fr", "country_name": "France", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "You may bring personal medication into France only in quantities matching your prescription (up to 3 months for ordinary drugs), and narcotic or psychotropic medicines require the original prescription and roughly a 1-month limit.", "source_url": "https://www.douane.gouv.fr/en/demarche/you-are-traveling-medicines", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "fr", "country_name": "France", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Using or possessing drugs including cannabis is illegal in France even in private, and police can issue an immediate flat-rate fine of €200.", "source_url": "https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F33341?lang=en", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "fr", "country_name": "France", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "France's drink-drive limit is 0.5 g of alcohol per litre of blood (0.25 mg/L of breath), dropping to 0.2 g/L for novice drivers with a probationary licence.", "source_url": "https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2881", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "fr", "country_name": "France", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "dui", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "In France you must give way to traffic approaching from your right at most intersections and roundabouts, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lead to immediate arrest.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/france.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "gb", "country_name": "United Kingdom", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "knives", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to carry most knives in public without good reason, including any lock knife or any folding blade over 3 inches; banned knives (flick, butterfly, zombie) cannot even be brought into the UK.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "gb", "country_name": "United Kingdom", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "side_of_road", "status": "info", "summary": "Traffic in the UK drives on the LEFT side of the road, the opposite of the US.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-kingdom.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "gb", "country_name": "United Kingdom", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "The drink-drive limit is 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but lower at 50mg per 100ml in Scotland.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/drink-drive-limit", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "gb", "country_name": "United Kingdom", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare cash of £10,000 or more (or equivalent) when carrying it between Great Britain and any country outside the UK.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/bringing-cash-into-uk", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "gb", "country_name": "United Kingdom", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Cannabis is illegal in the UK as a Class B drug, including types legal in some US states.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/penalties-drug-possession-dealing", "verified_at": "2026-07-16" }, { "country_code": "gb", "country_name": "United Kingdom", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Some medications approved in the US are controlled substances in the UK and need a licence to bring in; carry them in original labelled packaging with a copy of your prescription.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-kingdom.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "gr", "country_name": "Greece", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Marijuana is illegal in Greece, and penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking any illegal drugs are severe.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/greece.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "gr", "country_name": "Greece", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to bring mace, pepper spray, guns, ammunition, or even spent shells or casings into Greece.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/greece.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "gr", "country_name": "Greece", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Greece's drink-drive limit is 0.5 mg/ml of blood for standard drivers, dropping to 0.2 mg/ml for novice, professional, motorbike and moped drivers.", "source_url": "https://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/going_abroad/greece/alcohol_limits_en.htm", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "gr", "country_name": "Greece", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Cash of EUR 10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving Greece / the EU.", "source_url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/carrying-cash/index_en.htm", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "gr", "country_name": "Greece", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on consensual same-sex sexual relations; same-sex marriage has been legal since 2024 and anti-discrimination protections apply, though social discrimination persists in rural areas.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/greece.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "gr", "country_name": "Greece", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "security_and_heritage", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Unauthorized photography of law enforcement, military personnel, or military installations is prohibited and may lead to arrest, and removing anything (even rocks) from archaeological sites is strictly prohibited.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/greece.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "gr", "country_name": "Greece", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "prescription", "status": "info", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in its original packaging with your doctor's prescription and check with the Greek embassy before travel; medications must be for personal use and approved for use in the United States.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/greece.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-05" }, { "country_code": "gt", "country_name": "Guatemala", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "license_dui", "status": "conditional", "summary": "A US licence is accepted for the first 30 days in Guatemala; longer stays need an IDP. DUI brings arrest and possible jail, and drivers in injury accidents may be held until an investigation or payment of damages completes.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Guatemala.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "gt", "country_name": "Guatemala", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Same-sex relations are not illegal in Guatemala and there are no restrictions on LGB events, but anti-discrimination laws don't cover sexual orientation, and LGB people face social discrimination and reported police harassment.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Guatemala.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "gt", "country_name": "Guatemala", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "conditional", "summary": "There is no currency cap entering or leaving Guatemala, but if you carry USD 10,000 or more you must identify the source and purpose in both directions.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Guatemala.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "gt", "country_name": "Guatemala", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "travel_ban", "status": "info", "summary": "If charged with a crime in Guatemala, you may be placed on a travel ban preventing departure until the case resolves, which can take several months or longer.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Guatemala.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "gt", "country_name": "Guatemala", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription and confirm legality with Guatemala's Ministry of Public Health; counterfeit medication is common, so buy only from trusted places.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Guatemala.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hk", "country_name": "Hong Kong", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "trafficking", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking dangerous drugs in Hong Kong are severe; do not consume drugs in Hong Kong or before arriving.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/HongKong.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hk", "country_name": "Hong Kong", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "self_defense_items", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Mace, pepper spray, stun guns, switchblades, knuckle-dusters, self-defense batons, handcuffs, and similar items are banned in Hong Kong — including for transit passengers, as airport luggage is screened.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/HongKong.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hk", "country_name": "Hong Kong", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "side_of_road", "status": "info", "summary": "Traffic moves on the left in Hong Kong; you may drive on a valid US license for up to one year, and vehicles must carry valid third-party liability insurance.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/HongKong.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hk", "country_name": "Hong Kong", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Homosexuality is decriminalized in Hong Kong but same-sex marriages are not recognized and there are no anti-discrimination laws; attitudes are more conservative than in Western countries.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/hong-kong", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hk", "country_name": "Hong Kong", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "controlled", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Hong Kong strictly controls transit/import of arms, ammunition, fireworks, dangerous drugs, antibiotics, animals, plants, endangered species, telecom equipment, meat, poultry, eggs, and powdered infant formula; permits are required.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/HongKong.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hk", "country_name": "Hong Kong", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "national_security_law", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Hong Kong's National Security Laws are interpreted broadly and can apply to acts outside Hong Kong, including social-media posts; unauthorized protests or content critical of the government may bring arrest or denial of entry.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/hong-kong", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hk", "country_name": "Hong Kong", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Travelers carrying more than HKD 120,000 (or equivalent) in cash must make a written declaration; there is no limit on the amount itself.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/hong-kong", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hk", "country_name": "Hong Kong", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "protests_police", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Avoid photographing protesters or police without permission; photographing or joining protest activity authorities consider provocative may bring arrest under national-security laws.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/HongKong.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hk", "country_name": "Hong Kong", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Bringing any e-cigarette, vape or heated-tobacco product into Hong Kong is banned for arriving travellers - and since April 30, 2026, possessing e-cigarette capsules, liquids or heat sticks in public places is also an offence.", "source_url": "https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202604/29/P2026042900589.htm", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "hk", "country_name": "Hong Kong", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "cannabis_cbd", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Hong Kong has zero tolerance for illegal drugs including marijuana and CBD; CBD is a dangerous drug under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/hong-kong", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "hr", "country_name": "Croatia", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "Same-sex relationships are legal in Croatia, though attitudes vary outside tourist areas and discretion is advised in public.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/croatia", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "hr", "country_name": "Croatia", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Some medicines may be illegal in Croatia even if prescribed at home; verify legality, carry enough for the trip, and bring a prescription plus a doctor's letter.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/croatia", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "hr", "country_name": "Croatia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Travel to/from any non-EU country with cash or instruments over EUR 10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared; no declaration needed between EU countries.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/croatia", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "hr", "country_name": "Croatia", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possessing, using, or trafficking illicit drugs is illegal in Croatia; police actively patrol music festivals and drug arrests are common.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/croatia", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "hr", "country_name": "Croatia", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "public_drinking", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Drinking alcohol in public outside bars and restaurants is prohibited in tourist cities including Split and Dubrovnik; on-the-spot fines apply for drunken or disorderly behavior.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/croatia", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "hr", "country_name": "Croatia", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "dress_code", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Police can fine you on the spot for being shirtless or in swimwear in Croatian tourist towns with posted signs banning it.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/croatia", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "hr", "country_name": "Croatia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Driving in Croatia requires both a valid foreign license and an International Driving Permit; driving without one can void insurance, and a fluorescent vest must be carried and worn during a roadside breakdown.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/croatia", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "hu", "country_name": "Hungary", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Hungary has a zero-tolerance policy for illegal drug use including marijuana; possessing even small amounts of cannabis can lead to prison sentences.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Hungary.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "hu", "country_name": "Hungary", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "license_idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Visitors may drive on a valid US license for up to one year if accompanied by an official Hungarian translation or an International Driving Permit; digital licenses are not accepted.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/hungary", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hu", "country_name": "Hungary", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Same-sex relations are legal in Hungary with some anti-discrimination protections, but same-sex marriage is banned and a 2025 law restricts public events supporting homosexuality, with authorities able to use facial recognition to fine participants.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Hungary.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hu", "country_name": "Hungary", "category": "tobacco", "subcategory": "public_smoking", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Smoking is banned on all public transport and at stops in Budapest, within 5 m of school entrances, and in restaurants, bars, and cafes.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/hungary", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hu", "country_name": "Hungary", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare funds over EUR 10,000 (or equivalent) on entry and exit between Hungary and a non-EU country; no declaration needed to/from other EU countries.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/hungary", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hu", "country_name": "Hungary", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Drones are legal in Hungary but strictly regulated, especially near government buildings and airports; operators must register, report flights, get permissions, and follow airspace restrictions.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Hungary.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hu", "country_name": "Hungary", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Hungary has zero tolerance for illegal drug use; possessing even small amounts of any illegal drug can result in heavy fines and prison sentences.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/hungary", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hu", "country_name": "Hungary", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Hungary has a zero-tolerance policy for drink driving — the legal BAC is 0.00%, so any detectable alcohol can bring severe penalties.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Hungary.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "hu", "country_name": "Hungary", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Hungary bans importing cannabis; rules apply to narcotic and psychiatric medicines (check the Hungarian OGYÉI Narcotics Department), and carry prescriptions in original packaging.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Hungary.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "id", "country_name": "Indonesia", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "dress_code", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Sharia law is enforced in Aceh province and may exist via local legislation elsewhere; dress modestly in public. The 2026 revised criminal code also penalizes defamation and blasphemy.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Indonesia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "id", "country_name": "Indonesia", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Marijuana, cannabis, hash, edibles and products containing CBD or THC are illegal in Indonesia, even with a medical prescription.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Indonesia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "id", "country_name": "Indonesia", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs in Indonesia is severely punished, even for small amounts.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Indonesia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "id", "country_name": "Indonesia", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "methanol_risk", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Serious illnesses and deaths have been reported from drink-spiking and methanol-contaminated alcohol, especially in clubs and nightspots in Bali, Lombok, the Gili Islands, and Sumatra.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Indonesia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "id", "country_name": "Indonesia", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "restricted", "summary": "LGB conduct is not illegal nationally, but some local governments criminalize it, and a revised criminal code effective January 2026 penalizes cohabitation and sex outside marriage, with unclear implementation.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Indonesia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "id", "country_name": "Indonesia", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Some prescription medications legal in the US, including those for ADHD, are illegal in Indonesia, and any drug may be treated as an illegal narcotic.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Indonesia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "ie", "country_name": "Ireland", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to bring marijuana, cannabis, or CBD products or derivatives into Ireland.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/ireland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "ie", "country_name": "Ireland", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Entering or leaving the EU via an Irish airport or port with EUR 10,000 or more in cash or equivalent — including cheques, travellers' cheques, money orders, and high-purity gold — must be declared to Customs.", "source_url": "https://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/individuals/travelling-with-sending-cash/index.aspx", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "ie", "country_name": "Ireland", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "rules", "status": "info", "summary": "Cars drive on the left in Ireland — tourists driving on the wrong side cause serious accidents every year; a US license is valid for visits up to 1 year, and penalties for driving under the influence can be severe.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/ireland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "ie", "country_name": "Ireland", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations, services related to sexual orientation, or LGB events in Ireland.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/ireland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "ie", "country_name": "Ireland", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in its original packaging with your doctor's prescription, bring only personal-use quantities, and check with the Government of Ireland that your medication is legal there.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/ireland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "ie", "country_name": "Ireland", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to bring guns, ammunition, and even spent shells or casings into Ireland; strictly enforced at entry.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/ireland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "il", "country_name": "Israel", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "narcotics", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking of illegal drugs in Israel are severe; convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "il", "country_name": "Israel", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare if carrying 50,000 shekels or more (or equivalent) when entering/exiting Israel by air, and 12,000 shekels (or equivalent) by land.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "il", "country_name": "Israel", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "driving_bac", "status": "restricted", "summary": "The acceptable blood-alcohol limit for driving in Israel is lower than in the US; drivers may not consume alcohol before driving.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "il", "country_name": "Israel", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or LGBTQ events in Israel, which has anti-discrimination protections; note the West Bank and Gaza operate under laws that prohibit same-sex activity.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "il", "country_name": "Israel", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "social_media_speech", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Expressing views on social media that the Government of Israel considers incitement to violence or hate speech may bring criminal penalties, even if such expression would be lawful in the US.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "il", "country_name": "Israel", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with a prescription and confirm legality with the Israel Ministry of Health; counterfeit medications are common in local markets.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "il", "country_name": "Israel", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "road_rules", "status": "info", "summary": "All occupants must wear seat belts; headlights are required during intercity travel including daytime; a fluorescent vest and safety triangle must be carried (vest worn when exiting for repairs); handheld phone use while driving is prohibited.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-13" }, { "country_code": "in", "country_name": "India", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "India's Supreme Court decriminalized same-sex relationships in 2018 and the law bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, but enforcement is inconsistent and harassment is reported, especially in rural areas.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/India.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "in", "country_name": "India", "category": "connectivity", "subcategory": "satellite_phone", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Bringing a satellite phone into India is illegal and can lead to fines, detention, or arrest — penalties reach up to US$200,000 and 3 years in jail.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/India.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-03" }, { "country_code": "in", "country_name": "India", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "antiquities", "status": "restricted", "summary": "India strictly regulates importing/exporting antiquities, electronics, currency, ivory, and gold; restricted items need government permission and antiques must be registered with local police.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/india.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "in", "country_name": "India", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "local_rules", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Each Indian state sets its own alcohol rules; some allow alcohol only for medicinal purposes and others require a permit to buy, transport or consume it.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/India.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "in", "country_name": "India", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "trafficking", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "U.S. citizens have been arrested at Indian airports for smuggling narcotics — many said they didn't know they were carrying drugs, so never transport or mail packages that aren't yours.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/India.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-03" }, { "country_code": "in", "country_name": "India", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "prohibited_import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possessing a satellite phone or GPS device in India is illegal.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/India.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "in", "country_name": "India", "category": "connectivity", "subcategory": "gps", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Carrying a standalone GPS device in India is illegal and can result in fines, detention, or arrest — penalties can reach US$200,000 and up to 3 years in jail.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/India.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-03" }, { "country_code": "in", "country_name": "India", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Foreigners may not bring Indian rupees into India (only residents returning from abroad may carry up to Rs 25,000), and you must file a Currency Declaration Form if you arrive with foreign cash over US$5,000 or total foreign exchange over US$10,000.", "source_url": "https://chennaicustoms.gov.in/passenger-clearance-faq/", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "in", "country_name": "India", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Bringing any e-cigarette or vape into India is illegal — the 2019 ban prohibits importing and storing all vaping devices, including nicotine-free ones, e-hookah and heat-not-burn products.", "source_url": "https://ntcp.mohfw.gov.in/assets/document/The-Prohibition-of-Electronic-Cigarettes-Production-Manufacture-Import-Export-Transport-Sale-Distribution-Storage-and-Advertisement)-Act-2019.pdf", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "is", "country_name": "Iceland", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to bring guns, ammunition, or even spent shell casings into Iceland.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Iceland.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "is", "country_name": "Iceland", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Iceland are severe — even small amounts of recreational drugs or some prescription medications can trigger penalties.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Iceland.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "is", "country_name": "Iceland", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "Iceland has no legal restrictions on consensual same-sex relations or LGBTQ+ events and is widely regarded as one of the most LGBTQ+-inclusive countries in the world.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Iceland.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "is", "country_name": "Iceland", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare cash or monetary instruments of EUR 10,000 or equivalent between Iceland and any non-EU country.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/iceland", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "is", "country_name": "Iceland", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Drunk-driving laws are very strict in Iceland (BAC threshold as low as 0.05%); a physical US license is accepted (digital is not), and some rentals require an IDP for licenses from outside Europe/North America.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Iceland.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "is", "country_name": "Iceland", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Drones are legal in Iceland but strictly regulated: operators must register with the Transport Authority, drones over 250 g require an online exam, flying near airports (within 2 km), over crowds, or in national parks needs permission, and max altitude is 120 m.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Iceland.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "is", "country_name": "Iceland", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to bring marijuana, cannabis, CBD products, or any derivatives into Iceland.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Iceland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "it", "country_name": "Italy", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "driving_drugs", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Driving under the influence of drugs is prohibited in Italy, with THC (cannabis), methamphetamine and MDMA (ecstasy) expressly listed as forbidden substances.", "source_url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/driving-abroad/road-rules-and-safety/italy/index_en.htm", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "it", "country_name": "Italy", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "counterfeit_goods", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Tourists can be fined or detained for buying counterfeit goods (usually fashion accessories) in Italy.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/italy.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "it", "country_name": "Italy", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "ztl", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Many Italian historic city centers are limited-traffic zones (ZTL) requiring a permit; cameras photograph plates of cars driving illegally and mail fines to the driver's US home.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/italy.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "it", "country_name": "Italy", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Italy's blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/L (0.05%) for standard drivers and 0.0 for professional drivers and novice drivers.", "source_url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/driving-abroad/road-rules-and-safety/italy/index_en.htm", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "it", "country_name": "Italy", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Foreigners may bring up to a 30-day supply of personal prescription medication into Italy and should carry a copy of the prescription; you cannot bring drugs for other people, and shipments by mail/courier are tightly controlled.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/italy.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "it", "country_name": "Italy", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Italy applies a EUR 10,000 (or equivalent) cash limit on both entry and exit, above which a declaration is required.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/italy.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "jm", "country_name": "Jamaica", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare US$10,000 or more (or equivalent) when entering Jamaica.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Jamaica.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "jm", "country_name": "Jamaica", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Importing or possessing any firearm or ammunition without prior Jamaican authorization is strictly forbidden, and a U.S. concealed-carry permit does not apply.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Jamaica.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "jm", "country_name": "Jamaica", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "knives", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Bringing mace, pepper spray, or knives into Jamaica without authorization is not allowed.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Jamaica.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "jm", "country_name": "Jamaica", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "side_of_road", "status": "info", "summary": "Jamaicans drive on the left side of the road, and front-seat seat belts and motorcycle helmets are required.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Jamaica.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "jm", "country_name": "Jamaica", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "criminalization", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Jamaican law prohibits 'acts of gross indecency' — any physical intimacy — between persons of the same sex, in public or private. Reports of discrimination and violence against LGB individuals are widespread.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Jamaica.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "jm", "country_name": "Jamaica", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Possessing 2 ounces or less of ganja is a non-arrestable ticketed offence (J$500 fine), but over 2 ounces remains a criminal offence and public smoking is also ticketed.", "source_url": "https://jis.gov.jm/media/Fact-Sheet-Booklet-weed.pdf", "verified_at": "2026-07-16" }, { "country_code": "jm", "country_name": "Jamaica", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "airport_export", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Taking ganja (marijuana) through the airport or out of Jamaica is illegal even though small amounts are decriminalized inside the country, and Jamaica Customs explicitly bans importing or exporting it.", "source_url": "https://jca.gov.jm/business/imports/passengers/", "verified_at": "2026-07-16" }, { "country_code": "jo", "country_name": "Jordan", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possession, use, or distribution of any drugs including marijuana is illegal in Jordan; drug offenses are tried in the State Security Court and the accused can be detained up to two months before charge.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Jordan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "jo", "country_name": "Jordan", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Cannabis and all its derivatives are illegal to use, possess, or distribute in Jordan, which treats drug offenses as a state-security matter.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Jordan.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "jo", "country_name": "Jordan", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare cash or equivalent exceeding JOD 10,000 (about USD 14,000) on entry to Jordan; no restriction on exit.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/middle-east/jordan", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "jo", "country_name": "Jordan", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Personal drone use is illegal in Jordan without pre-authorization before entry; drones are restricted imports requiring prior approval.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Jordan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "jo", "country_name": "Jordan", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "dress_ramadan", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Jordan is socially conservative — dress modestly in public, especially near mosques — and during Ramadan eating, drinking, or smoking in public during daylight is illegal; proselytizing to Muslims is illegal.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/middle-east/jordan", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "jo", "country_name": "Jordan", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medications in original packaging with a prescription and check with the Jordan Food and Drug Administration, as some medications legal elsewhere may be controlled or prohibited.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/middle-east/jordan", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "jo", "country_name": "Jordan", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Same-sex relations are not explicitly criminalized in Jordan, but adultery and 'breach of modesty' laws may be applied; public same-sex affection is not culturally accepted and may bring harassment, arrest, or violence.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Jordan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "jo", "country_name": "Jordan", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "license_idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry a valid foreign license plus an International Driving Permit to drive in Jordan; a US license alone is only valid for green-plated rental cars, and mobile-phone use while driving is prohibited.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Jordan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "jp", "country_name": "Japan", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "stimulants", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Adderall and other amphetamine stimulants cannot be brought into Japan — even with a prescription. Risk of arrest.", "source_url": "https://jp.usembassy.gov/services/importing-medication/", "verified_at": "2026-07-15" }, { "country_code": "jp", "country_name": "Japan", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no restrictions in Japanese law on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of gay and lesbian events.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Japan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "jp", "country_name": "Japan", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "cold_medicine", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Common cold and allergy medicines containing pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Actifed, Vicks inhalers) or codeine are banned in Japan — a US prescription does not make them legal.", "source_url": "https://jp.usembassy.gov/services/importing-medication/", "verified_at": "2026-07-15" }, { "country_code": "jp", "country_name": "Japan", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare to Japan Customs if you carry cash or monetary instruments worth more than 1,000,000 yen (about US$6,500) into or out of the country.", "source_url": "https://www.customs.go.jp/english/c-answer_e/keitaibetsuso/7305_e.htm", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "jp", "country_name": "Japan", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "You may drive in Japan only with an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention — IDPs issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention are not accepted here.", "source_url": "https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/multilingual/english/traffic_safety/drivers_licenses/index.files/kokusaimenkyo_english.pdf", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "jp", "country_name": "Japan", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "status", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Bringing any cannabis into Japan — including edibles, CBD oil that contains THC, or vape cartridges — is strictly prohibited with no exception for tourists, and possessing or using cannabis in Japan is itself a crime that can bring years in prison.", "source_url": "https://www.customs.go.jp/english/summary/passenger.htm", "verified_at": "2026-07-04" }, { "country_code": "jp", "country_name": "Japan", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "nicotine_liquid", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Nicotine e-liquid is regulated as a medicine in Japan - you may bring in only a personal-use amount (up to about a two-month supply; one month for prescription-class drugs) without an import certificate, and importing it for sale requires a license.", "source_url": "https://www.customs.go.jp/english/c-answer_e/imtsukan/1806_e.htm", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "ke", "country_name": "Kenya", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Kenyan law criminalizes same-sex sexual activity; the penal code prohibits 'carnal knowledge against the order of nature' and a separate statute specifically criminalizes sex between men.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kenya.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ke", "country_name": "Kenya", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "public_intoxication", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Kenya regulates public alcohol consumption; a person found intoxicated or disorderly near public areas may be arrested without warrant, and repeat offenses can trigger mandatory rehabilitation at your own cost.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kenya.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ke", "country_name": "Kenya", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Importing firearms (including sporting guns) is prohibited except under permit, and possessing any ammunition without a firearms certificate carries a mandatory minimum sentence.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kenya.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ke", "country_name": "Kenya", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "wildlife", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Strict rules apply to importing or exporting ivory, rhino horn, and other wildlife products (hides, skins, teeth) under Kenya's Wildlife Act.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kenya.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ke", "country_name": "Kenya", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare currency over USD 10,000 on arrival and departure; you may leave with a maximum of 100,000 Kenyan shillings, and destroying Kenyan currency is illegal.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/kenya", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ke", "country_name": "Kenya", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Kenya are severe.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kenya.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ke", "country_name": "Kenya", "category": "tobacco", "subcategory": "public_smoking", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Smoking in public places is prohibited except in designated areas under Kenya's Tobacco Control Act, which strictly regulates tobacco sale and marketing.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kenya.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ke", "country_name": "Kenya", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "road_rules", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Traffic moves on the left in Kenya; an International Driving Permit is required with your home license, and avoid driving after dark due to crime, road conditions, and livestock.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/kenya", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ke", "country_name": "Kenya", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "dress_pda", "status": "info", "summary": "Conservative dress and behavior apply, especially in coastal and rural areas; public displays of affection can attract harassment, particularly for same-sex couples.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/kenya", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "kh", "country_name": "Cambodia", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "drugged_drinks", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Crimes targeting tourists in Cambodia often involve drugged drinks; do not accept drinks from strangers or leave drinks unattended, and methanol poisoning from bootleg alcohol has caused deaths.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "kh", "country_name": "Cambodia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Import and export of Cambodian riel is prohibited; declare foreign currency over US$10,000 on entry — on exit you may take out foreign currency only up to the amount you declared on arrival.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "kh", "country_name": "Cambodia", "category": "connectivity", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Drone use is strictly prohibited in Cambodia.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "kh", "country_name": "Cambodia", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "lese_majeste", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Cambodia criminalizes defamation and lèse-majesté: criticism or insults of the King by any means — including online and on social media — can bring 1 to 5 years in prison.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "kh", "country_name": "Cambodia", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "methanol_risk", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Deaths and serious illness have been caused by alcoholic drinks containing methanol in Cambodia; methanol cannot be identified by taste or smell — buy drinks only from licensed stores, bars, restaurants, and hotels, and avoid homemade or streetside alcohol.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "kh", "country_name": "Cambodia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "safety", "status": "info", "summary": "Drivers must obtain an International Driving Permit; accidents are common due to poor roads and intoxicated driving, and driving outside cities is best limited to 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "kh", "country_name": "Cambodia", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Cambodia with no restrictions on relations or LGBTQ events, though same-sex marriage is not legal and societal discrimination occurs, especially outside cities.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "kh", "country_name": "Cambodia", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Cambodia has a zero-tolerance drug policy; possession, trafficking, and manufacturing of any illegal drugs — including cannabis, methamphetamine, heroin, and MDMA — are serious offenses even in very small quantities.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "kr", "country_name": "South Korea", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "prohibited_import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Poppy seeds and foods containing poppy seeds (including some bagel seasoning blends) are illegal to bring into South Korea.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthKorea.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "kr", "country_name": "South Korea", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "South Korea enforces drug laws strictly — even mailing illegal drugs to or from Korea is commonly prosecuted, and you can be charged over drug use no matter where it happened.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthKorea.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-03" }, { "country_code": "kr", "country_name": "South Korea", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "restricted", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on consensual same-sex sexual relations, but same-sex marriage is not legal and societal views remain conservative; anti-discrimination provisions prescribe no specific punishments.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthKorea.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "kr", "country_name": "South Korea", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "biosecurity_food", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "South Korea strictly controls importing poppy seeds or foods containing them (including some bagel seasonings), which are illegal; attempting to bring them in can bring criminal charges.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/south-korea.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "kr", "country_name": "South Korea", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Narcotics, amphetamines, and opioids need written pre-approval from Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (K-MFDS), and even poppy seeds — including bagel seasoning blends — are illegal to bring into South Korea.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthKorea.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-03" }, { "country_code": "kr", "country_name": "South Korea", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp_and_bac", "status": "restricted", "summary": "All drivers need an International Driving Permit (or a Korean license), and a blood-alcohol level of 0.03% or higher is legally intoxicated — police run DUI checkpoints and refusing a breathalyzer cancels your license.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthKorea.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-03" }, { "country_code": "la", "country_name": "Laos", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Import and export of Lao Kip is not permitted; declare USD 2,500 or more in foreign currency in both directions and exchange money only at official outlets.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Laos.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "la", "country_name": "Laos", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "conditions", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Drive in Laos with a valid home licence plus an International Driving Permit (obtain before leaving home); traffic moves on the right but vehicles use all parts of the road, avoid night driving, and police commonly target foreigners for bribes.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Laos.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "la", "country_name": "Laos", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "demonstrations", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Protests and demonstrations are illegal in Laos; foreigners arrested for unruly conduct or property damage are typically held without charge until they pay an indemnity to the injured party, usually a minimum of two to three weeks.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/laos", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "la", "country_name": "Laos", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription, verify it is legal in Laos before traveling, and bring enough for the whole trip.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Laos.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "la", "country_name": "Laos", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGB events in Laos.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Laos.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "la", "country_name": "Laos", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "relations_with_locals", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Lao law prohibits cohabitation or sexual contact between foreigners and Lao nationals not married under Lao Family Law; foreigners may not invite Lao nationals of the opposite sex to hotel rooms (police may raid without notice) or stay in locals' homes without village-chief and police consent.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Laos.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "la", "country_name": "Laos", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possession, trafficking, and manufacture of drugs are serious offenses in Laos with lengthy prison sentences or the death penalty; some tourist-area restaurants offer 'happy' or 'special' menu items that may contain opiates or unknown substances — consuming these is also illegal.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Laos.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "lb", "country_name": "Lebanon", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Possessing, using, and trafficking illegal drugs (including small quantities) are serious offences in Lebanon, punishable with mandatory jail terms and heavy fines.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "lb", "country_name": "Lebanon", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Lebanon under Penal Code Article 534 (up to one year in prison); anti-LGB rhetoric has risen and authorities have arrested individuals after searching their phones.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Lebanon.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "lb", "country_name": "Lebanon", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp_dui", "status": "conditional", "summary": "A 1968 International Driving Permit is required to drive in Lebanon (the 1949 IDP is no longer accepted); DUI on alcohol or drugs can bring immediate imprisonment, and open alcohol containers in a vehicle are prohibited.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "lb", "country_name": "Lebanon", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "controlled", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Lebanese customs may strictly regulate import/export of firearms, military paraphernalia, professional camera equipment, other communications equipment, and antiquities.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Lebanon.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "lb", "country_name": "Lebanon", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "restricted", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Avoid photography in Hizballah-controlled areas (southern Beirut suburbs, the Beqaa Valley, southern Lebanon) and of military sites — you may be detained — and flying camera drones without permission is illegal.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "lb", "country_name": "Lebanon", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription and confirm legality with Lebanon's Ministry of Health; Lebanon has significant medication shortages, so bring enough for the whole trip.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Lebanon.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "lb", "country_name": "Lebanon", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "dress_ramadan", "status": "info", "summary": "Dress and behavior are modest in many parts of Lebanon, especially at religious sites (some hotels ask couples for proof of marriage); during Ramadan avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in public or in front of those fasting.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/middle-east/lebanon", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "lk", "country_name": "Sri Lanka", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Weapons, ammunition, and explosives are prohibited items that may not be brought into Sri Lanka.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/sri-lanka.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "lk", "country_name": "Sri Lanka", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "prohibited_items", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Sri Lanka prohibits importing e-cigarettes, vaping devices, weapons, ammunition, explosives, gold, narcotics, and pornography; unlicensed export of antiques is also a criminal act.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/sri-lanka.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "lk", "country_name": "Sri Lanka", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "rules", "status": "info", "summary": "Driving is on the left in Sri Lanka; many visitors hire a car with driver, and if using a tuk-tuk agree the price first or use a working meter. Request seatbelts when renting as they may be absent.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/sri-lanka.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "lk", "country_name": "Sri Lanka", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with a prescription; counterfeit medication is common, so buy only from reputable establishments with medical guidance.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/sri-lanka.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "lk", "country_name": "Sri Lanka", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "security_zones", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Photography is prohibited in designated high-security zones and near many government and military installations (restrictions not always posted); drones are restricted near sites like the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and military installations.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/sri-lanka.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "lk", "country_name": "Sri Lanka", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "narcotics", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Sri Lanka are severe; convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/sri-lanka.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "lk", "country_name": "Sri Lanka", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "The maximum cash that may be brought into Sri Lanka is USD 15,000; the maximum that may be taken out is USD 10,000.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/sri-lanka.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "lk", "country_name": "Sri Lanka", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "buddha_image", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Posing for a photo with your back to a Buddha statue is a serious offense in Sri Lanka, and displaying religious images such as Buddha tattoos may result in arrest or denial of entry.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/sri-lanka.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "lk", "country_name": "Sri Lanka", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "import_ban", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "E-cigarettes and vaping devices are explicitly prohibited items that must not be brought into Sri Lanka.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/sri-lanka.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "lk", "country_name": "Sri Lanka", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Same-sex sexual relationships and marriages are criminalized in Sri Lanka.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/sri-lanka.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "ma", "country_name": "Morocco", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "The dirham is a closed currency: declare 100,000 MAD or US$10,000 on entry, exporting dirhams is prohibited, and you can only reconvert dirhams on departure with an exchange receipt.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Morocco.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ma", "country_name": "Morocco", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription, and verify with Moroccan authorities that the medication is legal in Morocco.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Morocco.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ma", "country_name": "Morocco", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "government_military", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Photographing anything of military or security interest — palaces, diplomatic missions, government buildings, sensitive facilities — without permission may cause problems with Moroccan authorities.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Morocco.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ma", "country_name": "Morocco", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "religious_materials", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Proselytizing is prohibited in Morocco; customs enforce strict rules on religious materials, and US citizens have been arrested, detained, or expelled for trying to engage Moroccans about Christianity.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Morocco.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ma", "country_name": "Morocco", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "antiquities", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Moroccan customs may enforce strict rules on importing or exporting antiquities; contact the Embassy of Morocco for specific requirements.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Morocco.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ma", "country_name": "Morocco", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Drugs are illegal in Morocco and penalties for drug offences are severe, including long-term prison sentences.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/morocco", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ma", "country_name": "Morocco", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "import", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Moroccan customs strictly regulate the temporary import or export of firearms, along with drones, religious materials, and antiquities.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Morocco.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ma", "country_name": "Morocco", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "criminalization", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Consensual same-sex sexual relations are criminalized in Morocco.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Morocco.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "mt", "country_name": "Malta", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "antiquities", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Malta may strictly regulate temporary import/export of antiquities or items with resale value; an ATA Carnet is encouraged for professional equipment and commercial samples.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malta.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "mt", "country_name": "Malta", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Confirm your prescription medication is legal with Malta's Medicines Authority and carry it in original packaging with your prescription; some home-country medications may be illegal in Malta.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malta.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "mt", "country_name": "Malta", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare EUR 10,000 or more (any currency) when entering, transiting, or exiting Malta.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/malta", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "mt", "country_name": "Malta", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_customs", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Malta strictly regulates temporary import/export of firearms; hunting with firearms is common in rural Malta in spring and autumn. Contact the Maltese Embassy for requirements before traveling with one.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malta.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "mt", "country_name": "Malta", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGB events in Malta.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malta.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "mt", "country_name": "Malta", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Malta are severe, with lengthy trials (5–7 years) and pre-trial detention of months to years for foreign nationals.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malta.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "mt", "country_name": "Malta", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "side_of_road", "status": "info", "summary": "In Malta, vehicles drive on the left; roads are often narrow, winding, congested, and flood in heavy rain.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malta.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "mv", "country_name": "Maldives", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "restricted_buildings", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Photography of certain buildings in the Maldives is illegal; be cautious before photographing government, military, or religious structures.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/maldives.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "mv", "country_name": "Maldives", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Cash or monetary instruments over USD 10,000 must be declared on entry to the Maldives; there is no exit restriction.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/maldives.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "mv", "country_name": "Maldives", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Same-sex sexual conduct is illegal in the Maldives; conviction can bring up to 8 years imprisonment and 100 lashes, and there are no anti-discrimination protections or recognition of same-sex couples.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/maldives.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "mv", "country_name": "Maldives", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "dress_religion", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Dress modestly in Malé and on non-resort islands (cover shoulders and knees; bikinis only on resort beaches); public practice of non-Islamic religions is banned and inviting Maldivians to non-Islamic gatherings is illegal. Ramadan public eating/drinking/smoking may be illegal.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/maldives.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "mv", "country_name": "Maldives", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for carrying or using illegal drugs in the Maldives are severe, including mandatory jail and life imprisonment; even a small amount can bring a trafficking charge.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/maldives.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "mv", "country_name": "Maldives", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "import_ban", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Bringing alcohol into the Maldives is prohibited and possession on non-resort islands is not allowed; alcohol is available only on licensed resort islands — do not take any off your resort.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/maldives.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "mv", "country_name": "Maldives", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "import_ban", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "The Maldives has banned the import, sale, and use of vaping devices and all vaping solutions (effective 15 November 2024); e-cigarettes are confiscated at the border and travelers may not bring them in.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/maldives.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "mv", "country_name": "Maldives", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "prohibited_items", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Prohibited imports include weapons, ammunition, alcohol, pornography, vaping devices, and religious material offensive to Islam; importing religious idols is not allowed — restrictions apply even to transiting travelers.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/maldives.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "mx", "country_name": "Mexico", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Bringing ANY firearm or ammunition into Mexico without a Mexican permit is a serious crime — even a single round. U.S. carry permits are NOT valid.", "source_url": "https://mx.usembassy.gov/bringing-items-into-mexico-u-s/", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "mx", "country_name": "Mexico", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "blades_other", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is almost always illegal in Mexico to carry weapons such as knives, swords, brass knuckles, or fireworks and explosives - bringing them into Mexico without a Mexican government permit is a serious crime.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mexico.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "mx", "country_name": "Mexico", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to bring e-cigarettes, vapes, or vaping liquids into Mexico — do not pack them even for personal use; violations bring entry delays, fines, or criminal charges.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/mexico.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "mx", "country_name": "Mexico", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "controlled", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Some common US over-the-counter medicines are illegal to bring into Mexico — anything containing stimulants such as pseudoephedrine (Actifed, Sudafed, Vicks inhalers) or codeine is prohibited.", "source_url": "https://mx.usembassy.gov/bringing-items-into-mexico-u-s/", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "mx", "country_name": "Mexico", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare to Mexican customs if you enter or leave Mexico carrying US$10,000 or more (or the equivalent) in cash or monetary instruments.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/mexico.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "mx", "country_name": "Mexico", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex relationships or events in Mexico, though there are occasional reports of violence against gay and lesbian people.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mexico.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "my", "country_name": "Malaysia", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Cannabis, marijuana, and CBD products — including those prescribed as medication in the US — are strictly prohibited; Malaysia does not allow importing CBD or THC products.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "my", "country_name": "Malaysia", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to bring guns, ammunition, and even spent shells or casings into Malaysia.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "my", "country_name": "Malaysia", "category": "connectivity", "subcategory": "drones_satellite", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Drone use is restricted (check the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia) and satellite phone use is restricted (check the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission).", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "my", "country_name": "Malaysia", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Homosexual acts are illegal under Malaysian law; police sometimes raid venues popular with LGBTQ travelers, and some states add separate Sharia penalties for Muslims.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "my", "country_name": "Malaysia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Cash exceeding USD 10,000 (or equivalent in Ringgit) must be declared on both entry and exit.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "my", "country_name": "Malaysia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "You may drive in Malaysia only with both a valid International Driving Permit (obtained before arrival) and a valid US license; traffic drives on the left.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "my", "country_name": "Malaysia", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "proselytizing", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to proselytize another faith to Malaysian Muslims; religious police and authorities sometimes raid nightspots and hotels to enforce rules against activities contrary to Muslim custom.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "my", "country_name": "Malaysia", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "trafficking", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Drug laws are very strict in Malaysia; penalties for using, having, or selling illegal drugs include the death penalty, long jail sentences, or heavy fines.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "my", "country_name": "Malaysia", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Prescription medications must be in original packaging with a prescription; controlled substances need a written prescription and a 30-day limit, and CBD/THC products are absolutely prohibited even with a US prescription.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "my", "country_name": "Malaysia", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "restricted_buildings", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to photograph certain buildings in Malaysia, including military and government buildings and Ministry of Health facilities such as public hospitals and clinics.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-19" }, { "country_code": "nl", "country_name": "Netherlands", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "It is an offence to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.05% or above; for drivers licensed less than five years the limit is just 0.02%.", "source_url": "https://www.government.nl/topics/mobility-public-transport-and-road-safety/road-safety/alcohol-drugs-and-driving", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "nl", "country_name": "Netherlands", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGB events in the Netherlands.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Netherlands.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "nl", "country_name": "Netherlands", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "hard_drugs", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is against the law to possess, sell or produce drugs in the Netherlands; only small quantities of soft drugs are tolerated, and hard drugs are never tolerated.", "source_url": "https://www.government.nl/topics/drugs/toleration-policy-regarding-soft-drugs-and-coffee-shops", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "nl", "country_name": "Netherlands", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Entering or leaving the EU (including the Netherlands) with EUR 10,000 or more in cash or equivalent (cheques, gold) requires a customs cash declaration.", "source_url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/carrying-cash/index_en.htm", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "nl", "country_name": "Netherlands", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Cannabis is technically illegal in the Netherlands, but possession of up to 5 grams for personal use is tolerated and not prosecuted.", "source_url": "https://www.government.nl/themes/family-health-and-care/drugs/toleration-policy-regarding-soft-drugs-and-coffee-shops", "verified_at": "2026-07-11" }, { "country_code": "nl", "country_name": "Netherlands", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "public_use", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Coffeeshops may sell cannabis only under strict conditions — no sales to minors, no advertising, no hard drugs, and no more than 5 grams per transaction — and some municipalities restrict purchases to Dutch residents.", "source_url": "https://www.government.nl/themes/family-health-and-care/drugs/toleration-policy-regarding-soft-drugs-and-coffee-shops", "verified_at": "2026-07-11" }, { "country_code": "no", "country_name": "Norway", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Norway's legal BAC limit is 0.02%, alcohol laws are very strict, and police run frequent mandatory roadside breathalyzer checks.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/norway", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "no", "country_name": "Norway", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare cash or equivalent of 25,000 Norwegian Kroner or more (not including traveler's checks) when entering or leaving Norway; carrying more without prior approval is an offense.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Norway.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "no", "country_name": "Norway", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Norway bans importing some medications legal by prescription in the US; carry medication in original packaging with a prescription and check the Norwegian Customs website.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Norway.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "no", "country_name": "Norway", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on consensual same-sex sexual relations or the organization of events focused on sexual orientation in Norway.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Norway.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "no", "country_name": "Norway", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for drug offenses in Norway — even small amounts of recreational drugs or some prescription medications — include heavy fines and jail.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/norway", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "no", "country_name": "Norway", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "knives", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is generally illegal to carry knives or other sharp objects in Norway.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Norway.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "no", "country_name": "Norway", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "winter_tires", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Winter tires are mandatory on all motor vehicles in Norway from November to April; check the Norwegian Public Roads Administration for seasonal requirements.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Norway.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "no", "country_name": "Norway", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Drone use in Norway is highly regulated; it is forbidden to fly over areas with air traffic, city and town centers, nature conservation areas, prisons, embassies, and military areas, and violators risk fines, arrest, imprisonment, or deportation.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Norway.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "np", "country_name": "Nepal", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Buying, possessing, or consuming cannabis or hashish in Nepal can bring both fines and jail time, despite hash's cultural history there.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nepal.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "np", "country_name": "Nepal", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "dui", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Driving in Nepal after consuming any amount of alcohol can result in arrest (zero tolerance).", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nepal.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "np", "country_name": "Nepal", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Do not bring any firearm or ammunition into Nepal, including imitation firearms or items in jewelry form.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nepal.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "np", "country_name": "Nepal", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Drones are strictly regulated throughout Nepal and require special permission from the Home Ministry and other authorities before use.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nepal.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "np", "country_name": "Nepal", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "restricted", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on consensual same-sex relations or LGB events in Nepal, but it is a conservative society where discrimination and non-violent harassment occur; discretion and avoiding public displays of affection are advised.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nepal.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "np", "country_name": "Nepal", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "proselytizing", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Religious conversion and proselytizing are illegal in Nepal — a criminal offense — so faith-based travelers including those doing mission work should be aware.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nepal.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "np", "country_name": "Nepal", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "license_idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "To drive legally in Nepal you need a Nepali license or an International Driving Permit with your home license; traffic drives on the left and police may request documents.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nepal.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "np", "country_name": "Nepal", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Confirm your medication is legal with the Embassy of Nepal (enforcement of restrictions is irregular) and carry medications in original packaging with your prescription.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nepal.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "np", "country_name": "Nepal", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare currency over USD 5,000; gold and silver are strictly regulated (over 50 g women / 25 g men of gold jewelry is not permitted), and carrying Indian notes larger than 100 rupees is illegal.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nepal.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "np", "country_name": "Nepal", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "antiquities", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Do not carry articles of archaeological or religious significance, wildlife items, or valuable metals through ports of entry without authorization; exporting antiques/cultural artifacts without a government certificate is illegal.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nepal.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "nz", "country_name": "New Zealand", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "biosecurity_food", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare all goods that are a biosecurity risk, including honey, fresh fruit, seeds, and plants; failing to declare brings an instant fine.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/new-zealand.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "nz", "country_name": "New Zealand", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "biosecurity", "status": "restricted", "summary": "New Zealand strictly enforces biosecurity at the border: declare all risk goods such as honey, fresh fruit, seeds, and plants — ignoring this brings an instant fine.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/new-zealand.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "nz", "country_name": "New Zealand", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using or trafficking illegal drugs in New Zealand are severe.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/new-zealand.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "nz", "country_name": "New Zealand", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "side_and_dui", "status": "restricted", "summary": "All traffic moves on the left in New Zealand, and the blood-alcohol limit is lower than in most US states with common roadside sobriety checks.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/new-zealand.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "nz", "country_name": "New Zealand", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "info", "summary": "You must file a Border Cash Report when carrying NZD 10,000 or more in cash or equivalent (including foreign currency, cheques, and travellers' cheques) into or out of New Zealand.", "source_url": "https://www.customs.govt.nz/travel-to-and-from-new-zealand/border-cash-report", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "om", "country_name": "Oman", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "dress_ramadan", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Oman has strict dress and behavior codes: cover the tops of arms and legs (below the knee) in public including malls; swimwear is only for tourist beaches/pools; during Ramadan, eating, drinking (even water), or smoking in public during daylight may be illegal.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "om", "country_name": "Oman", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "public_use", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Tourists may buy and drink alcohol only in licensed venues (hotels, restaurants, clubs), the drinking age is 21, and it is illegal to drink in public, be drunk in public, or drink-drive.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "om", "country_name": "Oman", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "import", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Non-Muslim travelers may bring up to 2 litres of duty-free alcohol into Oman; Muslim travelers may not bring alcohol.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Oman.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "om", "country_name": "Oman", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "import_ban", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to import or use e-cigarettes or vape products in Oman.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "om", "country_name": "Oman", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription and check with Oman's Ministry of Health before traveling, as some medications legal elsewhere may be controlled or prohibited.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Oman.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "om", "country_name": "Oman", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Oman and may lead to severe punishment; cross-dressing is also illegal.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "om", "country_name": "Oman", "category": "connectivity", "subcategory": "vpn_voip", "status": "restricted", "summary": "VPN and VoIP usage is restricted in Oman and could result in penalties.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Oman.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "om", "country_name": "Oman", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones_sites", "status": "restricted", "summary": "It is illegal to fly drones without a valid licence or in restricted airspace in Oman, photographing some government and military sites is illegal, and you should not photograph people without permission.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "om", "country_name": "Oman", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare all precious metals and local or foreign currency valued at OMR 6,000 or more on arrival and departure from Oman (the US State Dept cites a reporting threshold over USD 20,000).", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/middle-east/oman", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "om", "country_name": "Oman", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for importing, trafficking, smuggling, and possessing drugs in Oman are severe — even residual amounts can mean lengthy jail and, in some cases, the death penalty — and the law makes no distinction between 'soft' and 'hard' drugs.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "om", "country_name": "Oman", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "license_dui", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Visitors may drive a rental car on a US licence during their visit visa (have an IDP endorsed by Omani road authorities at the rental company); drink-driving is a serious offence and any detected alcohol can mean a fine and imprisonment.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pa", "country_name": "Panama", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Many drugs are illegal in Panama and penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking are severe.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Panama.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pa", "country_name": "Panama", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Panama requires declaration of cash amounts of USD 10,000 or more on both entry and exit.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Panama.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pa", "country_name": "Panama", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Same-sex relationships are legal in Panama but same-sex marriages are not recognized; there is no anti-discrimination law, society is socially conservative, and public displays of affection are best avoided.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/panama", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pa", "country_name": "Panama", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "public_buildings", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to photograph public buildings in Panama; ask an official if unsure, and ask permission before photographing individuals.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/panama", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pa", "country_name": "Panama", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "pseudoephedrine_ban", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Medication containing pseudoephedrine is banned in Panama; check all medications before travel and carry a valid prescription for controlled medications.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/panama", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pa", "country_name": "Panama", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "dui", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Using a cell phone while driving and driving while intoxicated or drinking alcohol are illegal in Panama; foreigners may drive on a valid foreign license for 90 days.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Panama.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pa", "country_name": "Panama", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "customs", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Panamanian customs strictly enforces rules on firearms and ammunition, cultural property, endangered wildlife, narcotics, biological material, and food products; contact the Panamanian Embassy for requirements.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Panama.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pe", "country_name": "Peru", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Peru are severe, with long pre-trial detention and lengthy prison sentences; airports use strict narcotics screening.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Peru.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "pe", "country_name": "Peru", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Amounts over USD 10,000 must be declared on entry and the source proven; the maximum permitted is USD 30,000 (or equivalent) in cash or instruments on entry or exit.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Peru.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "pe", "country_name": "Peru", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "rules", "status": "conditional", "summary": "An international permit is valid up to 1 year (home license ~30 days); night driving outside cities is very hazardous, and after an accident you must not move your vehicle until police arrive.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Peru.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "pe", "country_name": "Peru", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "antiquities", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Peruvian law forbids exporting pre-Columbian objects and protected artifacts; US customs must seize such items, and it is also illegal to remove certain flora/fauna including coca leaves and coca tea.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Peru.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "pe", "country_name": "Peru", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "Same-sex sexual relations are legal in Peru with no restrictions on LGBTQ events, but same-sex marriage is not recognized.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Peru.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "pe", "country_name": "Peru", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "ayahuasca", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Ayahuasca and kambo are marketed to tourists as spiritual rituals but are unregulated; travelers have suffered illness, death, robbery, and assault, and ayahuasca contains DMT (illegal in the US and many countries).", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Peru.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "pe", "country_name": "Peru", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "wildlife", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Avoid products made of wild plants or animals; Peruvian authorities seize protected species (live or as food, leather, handicrafts, garments), and importing them to the US violates the Lacey Act.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Peru.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "pe", "country_name": "Peru", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "military_sites", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to photograph military or police sites and personnel in Peru; indecent behavior at cultural, historical, or sacred sites is also unlawful.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/peru", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "pe", "country_name": "Peru", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with a prescription; counterfeit medication is common, so buy only from trusted sources with medical help, and confirm legality before traveling.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Peru.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "pe", "country_name": "Peru", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "coca_leaves", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Do not leave Peru with coca leaves, coca tea bags, or similar coca products — taking them out of the country is illegal.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/peru", "verified_at": "2026-07-12" }, { "country_code": "ph", "country_name": "Philippines", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using or trafficking illegal drugs in the Philippines are strictly enforced.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Philippines.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "ph", "country_name": "Philippines", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "dui", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is treated harshly in the Philippines.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Philippines.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "ph", "country_name": "Philippines", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Same-sex relationships are not illegal but lack legal recognition, and no national law bars discrimination, though some cities have protective ordinances.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Philippines.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "ph", "country_name": "Philippines", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "government_military", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You may be questioned by authorities for photographing certain buildings, especially government buildings or military installations in the Philippines.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Philippines.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "ph", "country_name": "Philippines", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "info", "summary": "Local currency is capped at PHP 50,000 and foreign currency over USD 10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared on entry and exit.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Philippines.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "ph", "country_name": "Philippines", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in its original packaging and confirm with the Philippine Bureau of Customs that it is legal before bringing it in.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Philippines.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-14" }, { "country_code": "ph", "country_name": "Philippines", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Medical marijuana is illegal in the Philippines even with a foreign prescription, and bringing marijuana or cannabis products (including vape cartridges) can be charged as drug trafficking.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Philippines.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "pk", "country_name": "Pakistan", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "blasphemy", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Insulting or disrespecting religion (blasphemy) is illegal in Pakistan, applies to public and private comments including social media, and can bring severe penalties including death plus public-violence risk; travelers have also been detained for posts critical of the government or military.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Pakistan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pk", "country_name": "Pakistan", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Pakistan are severe, potentially including long prison sentences, heavy fines, and capital punishment.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Pakistan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pk", "country_name": "Pakistan", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "pseudoephedrine", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription; many common US medications are unavailable in Pakistan, and pseudoephedrine is strictly controlled and may be confiscated at the border.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Pakistan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pk", "country_name": "Pakistan", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "There is no declared cap on cash entering Pakistan; on exit adults may take a maximum of USD 5,000 per trip (USD 30,000/year) and minors USD 2,500 per trip (USD 15,000/year).", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Pakistan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pk", "country_name": "Pakistan", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "drones_gps", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Drone use is restricted and drones may be confiscated by customs in Pakistan, and GPS devices with tracking capabilities are not permitted.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Pakistan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pk", "country_name": "Pakistan", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Pakistani law prohibits same-sex sexual conduct; conviction carries a fine and imprisonment from 2 years to life, with no anti-discrimination protections.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Pakistan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pk", "country_name": "Pakistan", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "military", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Photographing military buildings, cantonments, and nuclear sites is illegal in Pakistan, though the law is vague and applied inconsistently — be cautious near any government facility.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Pakistan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pk", "country_name": "Pakistan", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "license_dui", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Driving in Pakistan requires your home licence plus a valid International Driving Permit (obtain before leaving home); traffic drives on the left and DUI can mean jail time and harsh penalties.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Pakistan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pk", "country_name": "Pakistan", "category": "connectivity", "subcategory": "internet_sim", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Pakistan has disabled cellular and internet service during security incidents; tourists cannot buy a SIM at Islamabad airport (registration requires an in-person provider store visit), and tracking GPS devices are not permitted.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Pakistan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pk", "country_name": "Pakistan", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Bringing alcohol into Pakistan is illegal for residents, visitors, and tourists; even with approval, import is only permitted in limited situations, and travelers entering with alcohol face severe penalties.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Pakistan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pl", "country_name": "Poland", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Poland are severe, including mandatory prison sentences.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Poland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "pl", "country_name": "Poland", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Polish law broadly prohibits possessing, carrying, transporting, or importing arms or ammunition — including firearm parts — without permits; the definition of 'arms' is broad.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Poland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "pl", "country_name": "Poland", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "public_drinking", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Drinking alcohol in public places — including parks and picnic areas — is illegal in Poland, as is being drunk in public.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/poland", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "pl", "country_name": "Poland", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with a prescription; check legality with Poland's Ministry of Health, and for narcotic/psychotropic medicines consult the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Poland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "pl", "country_name": "Poland", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare cash or equivalent of EUR 10,000 or more when entering or leaving Poland across an EU external border; no declaration is needed when traveling between EU countries.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Poland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "pl", "country_name": "Poland", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You need a valid US license plus an International Driving Permit to drive in Poland; you cannot obtain an IDP in Poland, so get one before you leave.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Poland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "pl", "country_name": "Poland", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "Same-sex sexual conduct is legal in Poland but same-sex marriages and civil partnerships are not recognized; social acceptance is lower than in Western Europe and openly LGBTQ travelers may face harassment.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Poland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "pl", "country_name": "Poland", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "restricted_buildings", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Taking pictures of Polish military buildings or other national-security or restricted sites is illegal; watch for no-photo signs and ask local authorities if unsure.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Poland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "pl", "country_name": "Poland", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Poland enforces zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (legal BAC 0.02%); DUI or accidents caused by impaired drivers can bring prison sentences of two to twelve years.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Poland.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-18" }, { "country_code": "pt", "country_name": "Portugal", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "public_use", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Public drinking is governed by local rules in Portugal — Albufeira's code of conduct bans inappropriate public behaviour with on-the-spot fines of 150 to 1,800 euros, and shop and supermarket alcohol sales are restricted in parts of Albufeira between 11pm and 8am.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "pt", "country_name": "Portugal", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Entering or leaving Portugal / the EU with EUR 10,000 or more in cash or equivalent requires a customs declaration on both entry and exit.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Portugal.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "pt", "country_name": "Portugal", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Illegal drugs remain prohibited in Portugal: personal-use possession is handled with administrative sanctions or mandatory treatment rather than automatic jail, but penalties for possession, use, or trafficking can be severe.", "source_url": "https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/portugal", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "pt", "country_name": "Portugal", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Portugal's drink-drive limit is 0.5 g/L (0.05%) for standard drivers and 0.2 g/L for novice and professional drivers; a reflective vest and warning triangle are mandatory in the car.", "source_url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/driving-abroad/road-rules-and-safety/portugal/index_en.htm", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "pt", "country_name": "Portugal", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor's prescription and confirm it is legal in Portugal — and never mail prescription medicine there: Portuguese law prohibits mailing prescription meds, which customs will impound.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Portugal.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-17" }, { "country_code": "pt", "country_name": "Portugal", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Bringing cannabis into Portugal is treated like smuggling illegal drugs — expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines, including when transiting through the airport; transit passengers' baggage is scanned.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "qa", "country_name": "Qatar", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Travelers must declare cash, precious jewelry, or negotiable monetary instruments worth 50,000 Qatari riyals (about US$13,700) or more to Qatari customs on entry or exit.", "source_url": "https://www.customs.gov.qa/English/Procedures/UnifiedGuide/Pages/Declarations.aspx", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "qa", "country_name": "Qatar", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Vape products (e-cigarettes) are treated as illegal in Qatar alongside marijuana and CBD, so do not bring them into the country.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Qatar.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "qa", "country_name": "Qatar", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Importing weapons and weapons-related articles (including handcuffs and laser pointers), ammunition, and explosives into Qatar is prohibited under customs law.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Qatar.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "qa", "country_name": "Qatar", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "dress_code", "status": "restricted", "summary": "In deference to local culture, avoid revealing clothing such as sleeveless shirts, halter-tops, or shorts in public; obscene language, gestures, or insulting comments often result in arrest, imprisonment, or fines.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Qatar.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "qa", "country_name": "Qatar", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "religious_materials", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Religious materials may be imported for personal use, but bringing them in for proselytizing is prohibited.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/qatar.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "qa", "country_name": "Qatar", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Most drugs illegal in the U.S. are illegal in Qatar — including marijuana/THC, CBD products, and vape products — and importing drugs of any kind is prohibited.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Qatar.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "qa", "country_name": "Qatar", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "public_intoxication", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Alcohol-related offenses including public intoxication can lead to arrest, heavy fines, imprisonment, or deportation, and importing alcohol above the duty-free allowance is prohibited.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Qatar.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "qa", "country_name": "Qatar", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Qatar enforces a zero-tolerance policy on drinking and driving and has arrested travelers for blood-alcohol levels lower than the U.S. legal limit.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Qatar.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "qa", "country_name": "Qatar", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Same-sex sexual relations between men are illegal in Qatar even if consensual; there is no law criminalizing relations between women, though cultural norms are conservative. Selling or distributing rainbow-colored merchandise is prohibited.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Qatar.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "qa", "country_name": "Qatar", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "people", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Photographing local people in Qatar, particularly women, without their permission is illegal; journalists, vloggers, and content creators need specific visas and permissions to use photography or videography equipment, and there is no legal guarantee of press freedom.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Qatar.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "qa", "country_name": "Qatar", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Qatar customs prohibit importing drones and professional photography equipment including telescopic lenses; operating a drone without prior approval may result in arrest.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/qatar.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-07" }, { "country_code": "ro", "country_name": "Romania", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "dui", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Drink-driving is a serious offence in Romania; any detected alcohol can bring a fine and possible imprisonment, and refusing a breathalyser after an accident is itself a criminal offence.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/romania", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ro", "country_name": "Romania", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare cash or cheques of EUR 10,000 or more between Romania and non-EU countries; no declaration is needed to/from another EU country.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/romania", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ro", "country_name": "Romania", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "meat_milk", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "You cannot bring meat, milk, or products containing them into Romania (or other EU states); limited exceptions apply for powdered baby milk, baby food, and medically-required special foods.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ro", "country_name": "Romania", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "You need both a valid driver's licence and an International Driving Permit to drive in Romania; driving without an IDP could void your insurance.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/romania", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ro", "country_name": "Romania", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "vignette", "status": "conditional", "summary": "A road-toll vignette ('Rovinieta') is required to use national roads in Romania; buy it online, at petrol stations, or at border points.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/romania", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ro", "country_name": "Romania", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Same-sex relationships are legal in Romania but not widely accepted; most LGBTQ+ people are not open, and visitors are advised to avoid public displays of affection.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/romania", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ro", "country_name": "Romania", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Some medications legal at home are controlled in Romania even if prescribed; check legality, carry enough for your trip, and bring your prescription and a doctor's letter.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/romania", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ro", "country_name": "Romania", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "restricted_sites", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Photography is banned at most airports and military bases in Romania (signs indicate the restriction); if unsure, ask permission first.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ro", "country_name": "Romania", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "street_money_exchange", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to change money on the street in Romania; exchange only at banks, large hotels, or official bureaux.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/romania", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "ro", "country_name": "Romania", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to bring marijuana, cannabis, or CBD products or derivatives into Romania; you may be arrested and detained for long periods.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Romania.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "sa", "country_name": "Saudi Arabia", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Consensual same-sex sexual relations are illegal in Saudi Arabia; you may be punished for engaging in, discussing, or supporting them, including on social media even if posted before travel, and same-sex dating apps may draw scrutiny.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaudiArabia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "sa", "country_name": "Saudi Arabia", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "restrictions", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Photographing government buildings, military bases, embassies, police/military personnel, women in public, and religious sites is illegal; hidden cameras or live streaming in public may bring arrest, and commercial photography needs permits.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaudiArabia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "sa", "country_name": "Saudi Arabia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare cash, gold, precious metals, jewelry, or negotiable financial instruments worth 40,000 Saudi riyals (about USD $10,600) or more when entering or leaving Saudi Arabia — the threshold was lowered from 60,000 riyals.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaudiArabia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-11" }, { "country_code": "sa", "country_name": "Saudi Arabia", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "ban", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Alcohol is completely illegal in Saudi Arabia — importing, making, possessing, or drinking it is a serious crime that customs enforces strictly on all visitors.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaudiArabia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-11" }, { "country_code": "sa", "country_name": "Saudi Arabia", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "prior_use_testing", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Saudi authorities may blood-test arriving travelers for drugs and can detain you even for drug use that happened before you entered the country.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaudiArabia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-11" }, { "country_code": "sa", "country_name": "Saudi Arabia", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "pre_approval", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Many common prescription medications require prior approval before you bring them into or out of Saudi Arabia — register listed drugs on the SFDA Controlled Drug System (CDS), which can take several weeks.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaudiArabia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-11" }, { "country_code": "sa", "country_name": "Saudi Arabia", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "prohibited_items", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Pork, alcohol, drugs, weapons, ammunition, hidden cameras, pornography, and non-Islamic religious items are prohibited imports and strictly enforced; even playing cards or poker chips have caused entry trouble.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaudiArabia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-11" }, { "country_code": "sa", "country_name": "Saudi Arabia", "category": "connectivity", "subcategory": "drones", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Drones are generally illegal in Saudi Arabia; check the General Authority for Civil Aviation for restrictions and import/use options.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaudiArabia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "sa", "country_name": "Saudi Arabia", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "dress_code", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Saudi Arabia's public-decency law covers clothing; women should cover shoulders and knees and men should wear shirts, with loose-fitting clothing recommended for all. Police or guards may comment on attire.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaudiArabia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "sa", "country_name": "Saudi Arabia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "rules", "status": "conditional", "summary": "With a valid tourist visa and US or international license, visitors may drive a rental car for the duration of their visa; women may legally drive, and traffic fines must be paid before leaving the country.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaudiArabia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "sa", "country_name": "Saudi Arabia", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Marijuana, cannabis, and CBD products are illegal in Saudi Arabia even if prescribed abroad or ordered online by mail; buying or selling drugs can carry the death penalty.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaudiArabia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-11" }, { "country_code": "se", "country_name": "Sweden", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Marijuana in all forms, including CBD products, is illegal to bring into or possess in Sweden; law enforcement has zero tolerance.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Sweden.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "se", "country_name": "Sweden", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "winter_tires", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Winter tires are mandatory in Sweden between December 1 and March 31; be prepared to drive on ice and snow.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Sweden.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "se", "country_name": "Sweden", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with a prescription (up to a 3-month supply) and verify legality with Sweden's Medical Products Agency; shipping drugs to Sweden is prohibited.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/sweden", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "se", "country_name": "Sweden", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGB events in Sweden.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Sweden.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "se", "country_name": "Sweden", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare EUR 10,000 or more (or equivalent) when traveling between Sweden and any non-EU country; no declaration needed between EU countries.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/sweden", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "se", "country_name": "Sweden", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Swedish law enforcement has zero tolerance for all illegal drugs; penalties for possession, use, or trafficking are strict.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Sweden.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "se", "country_name": "Sweden", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Sweden's legal BAC limit is 0.02% — far lower than many countries — and driving on alcohol or drugs (including prescriptions) is a serious offense; roadside tests are frequent.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Sweden.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sg", "country_name": "Singapore", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "Singapore repealed its law criminalizing same-sex relations between men in 2022; however, same-sex unions are not recognized and same-sex partners cannot obtain dependent work passes even if married elsewhere.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Singapore.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "sg", "country_name": "Singapore", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "chewing_gum", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Importing chewing gum into Singapore is prohibited (only HSA-approved dental/medicinal gum is excepted), and jaywalking, littering, and spitting can lead to arrest.", "source_url": "https://www.customs.gov.sg/doing-business/import-operations/import-procedures/controlled-and-prohibited-goods-for-imports", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "sg", "country_name": "Singapore", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "banned_publications", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Singapore bans all written materials published by the Jehovah's Witnesses and certain other groups; importing them is an offense.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Singapore.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "sg", "country_name": "Singapore", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "E-cigarettes and vapes are banned — possessing, using, buying, or bringing them in is illegal.", "source_url": "https://www.hsa.gov.sg/tobacco-regulation/vaping-enforcement/", "verified_at": "2026-07-16" }, { "country_code": "sg", "country_name": "Singapore", "category": "tobacco", "subcategory": "cigarettes", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Singapore gives no duty-free allowance for cigarettes or tobacco — you must declare every cigarette you bring in at the Red Channel and pay duty and GST.", "source_url": "https://www.customs.gov.sg/at-customs/arriving-in-singapore/duty-free-concession-gst-relief/", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sg", "country_name": "Singapore", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "trafficking", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Singapore imposes the death penalty for trafficking drugs above set amounts (such as more than 500g of cannabis or 15g of heroin), and lesser amounts bring caning or long prison terms.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/singapore.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "si", "country_name": "Slovenia", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Cannabis is illegal in Slovenia; possessing even small amounts can lead to prison sentences.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/slovenia", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "si", "country_name": "Slovenia", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "The legal BAC limit for drivers is 0.05%, dropping to 0.00% for drivers under 21, those with under 2 years' experience, and truck/bus drivers; police test all drivers in accidents.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovenia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "si", "country_name": "Slovenia", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription and a doctor's letter (names, dosage, personal use); some medicines available elsewhere may be illegal in Slovenia even if prescribed.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovenia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "si", "country_name": "Slovenia", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_import", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Slovenia strictly regulates the import, export, and use of firearms; contact the Slovenian Embassy well in advance if traveling with one.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovenia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "si", "country_name": "Slovenia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare more than EUR 10,000 (or equivalent) between Slovenia and a non-EU country; no declaration needed to/from another EU country.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/slovenia", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "si", "country_name": "Slovenia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "A valid licence plus an International Driving Permit is required to drive in Slovenia; some hire agencies require an IDP, and a Slovenian licence is required after one year.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovenia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "si", "country_name": "Slovenia", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "Same-sex marriage is legal in Slovenia and LGB people are protected by anti-discrimination laws, with no impediments to organizing LGB events.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovenia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "si", "country_name": "Slovenia", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "id_carry", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Foreigners must carry official ID (passport or residence card) at all times in Slovenia and may be asked to produce it by police.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovenia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "si", "country_name": "Slovenia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "vignette", "status": "restricted", "summary": "A highway vignette (e-vinjeta) is required for all cars and motorcycles on Slovenian highways; buy it online or at major petrol stations and post offices.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovenia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "si", "country_name": "Slovenia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "winter_tyres", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Between 15 November and 15 March all cars must have winter or appropriate all-season tyres; police may require snow chains in heavy snow.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovenia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sk", "country_name": "Slovakia", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "public_drinking", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Drinking alcohol in the street is illegal in Bratislava's Old Town, and most Slovak cities ban public drinking except in designated areas, events, and registered cafes/bars.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/slovakia", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sk", "country_name": "Slovakia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Drive in Slovakia up to 90 days with a valid licence plus an International Driving Permit (obtain before departure); driving without an IDP could void insurance.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/slovakia", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sk", "country_name": "Slovakia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "vignette", "status": "conditional", "summary": "An electronic vignette is required to drive on Slovak motorways and certain highways; buy it online, at petrol stations, post offices, or border stations.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovakia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sk", "country_name": "Slovakia", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Same-sex relationships are legal in Slovakia but not recognised as unions (a 2014 amendment bans same-sex marriage); discrimination and verbal abuse have been reported, and a 2022 hate-motivated shooting targeted an LGBTQ+ venue.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovakia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sk", "country_name": "Slovakia", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "id_carry", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Anyone over 16 in Slovakia must carry a passport or Slovak ID at all times (a photocopy is not sufficient); authorities can request it at any time.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovakia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sk", "country_name": "Slovakia", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Slovakia does not allow importing medication without a valid prescription and only in the amount needed for the trip; a Ministry of Health permit is required to import medication by mail, even for personal use.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovakia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sk", "country_name": "Slovakia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "winter_tyres", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Slovak law requires winter tyres in snowy conditions, and chains may be needed in certain mountainous areas; heavy snow is common November–March in the northern mountains.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovakia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sk", "country_name": "Slovakia", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "military", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to photograph security or military installations in Slovakia; authorities may confiscate images, fine or reprimand you, or expel you.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovakia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sk", "country_name": "Slovakia", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Driving after any alcohol is illegal in Slovakia — the legal BAC is 0.00% (zero tolerance) — and police run frequent random breath tests.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovakia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sk", "country_name": "Slovakia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare more than EUR 10,000 (or equivalent) between Slovakia and a non-EU country; no declaration needed to/from another EU country.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/slovakia", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sk", "country_name": "Slovakia", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Importing guns, ammunition, or even spent shell casings into Slovakia without prior authorization is illegal; a weapons consignment note from a Slovak Embassy is required first.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovakia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "sk", "country_name": "Slovakia", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Importing marijuana, cannabis, or CBD products into Slovakia is illegal; CBD with THC 0.2% or less is legal only for topical use, not consumption.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Slovakia.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "th", "country_name": "Thailand", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "lese_majeste", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Making a critical or defamatory comment about the Thai royal family is a serious crime — even defacing bank notes, which carry the King's image, can qualify as lèse-majesté.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Thailand.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "th", "country_name": "Thailand", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Illegal drugs carry severe penalties in Thailand — possession, use, or trafficking can mean long prison terms, heavy fines, or even execution, and some U.S. prescription medications are also illegal here.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Thailand.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-03" }, { "country_code": "th", "country_name": "Thailand", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medicine in its original packaging with your doctor's prescription (about a 30-day personal supply), and check with the Thai FDA and Customs first because some U.S. medications are illegal in Thailand.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Thailand.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-03" }, { "country_code": "th", "country_name": "Thailand", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no known legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or LGB events in Thailand.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Thailand.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "th", "country_name": "Thailand", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Bringing cannabis (including buds) or CBD into Thailand without a permit is illegal no matter where you bought it; effective 17 June 2026 cannabis imports are a customs offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a fine up to 500,000 baht, or both.", "source_url": "https://th.usembassy.gov/alert-u-s-embassy-july-8-2026-thailand-customs-policy-update/", "verified_at": "2026-07-15" }, { "country_code": "th", "country_name": "Thailand", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "info", "summary": "Foreign currency (notes and coins) exceeding USD 20,000 or its equivalent must be declared to Customs when entering or leaving Thailand.", "source_url": "https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84708-bringing-currency-in-and-out-of-thailand", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "th", "country_name": "Thailand", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "status", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Since 26 June 2025 cannabis in Thailand is restricted to medical use only — it can be obtained solely with a prescription from a licensed medical professional (30-day supply maximum), and recreational shop, online and vending-machine sales, plus all cannabis advertising, are banned.", "source_url": "https://thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/2078/iid/401785", "verified_at": "2026-07-04" }, { "country_code": "th", "country_name": "Thailand", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "E-cigarettes and all vaping devices, e-liquids and accessories are illegal in Thailand and must not be brought in or used, by foreigners or Thais.", "source_url": "https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/86207-prohibition-of-e-cigarettes", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "th", "country_name": "Thailand", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "side_and_dui", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Traffic moves on the left in Thailand, and driving under the influence is punishable by law.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Thailand.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "tn", "country_name": "Tunisia", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Consensual same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Tunisia with penalties up to three years in prison; victims of same-sex sexual assault may themselves be charged.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tunisia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tn", "country_name": "Tunisia", "category": "alcohol", "subcategory": "rules", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Alcohol is sold in Tunisia but banned from supermarkets on Fridays (still available in hotels and bars); during Ramadan sale is banned and consumption is limited to fewer venues, though resort rules differ. Drink-driving is a serious offence with a strict limit.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tn", "country_name": "Tunisia", "category": "weapons", "subcategory": "firearms_import", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is generally illegal to bring firearms into Tunisia other than a hunting weapon (which needs special authorization), and bringing ammunition (even used shells) without authorization is illegal; US carry permits are not valid.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tunisia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tn", "country_name": "Tunisia", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "drone_ban", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Importing all types of drones, including small civilian/touristic ones, is strictly prohibited in Tunisia without prior government authority.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tunisia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tn", "country_name": "Tunisia", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare foreign cash over TND 10,000 (~USD 3,000) on arrival; importing/exporting Tunisian currency is prohibited, and on departure only amounts declared on arrival may be exported — undeclared currency is frequently confiscated at the airport.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tunisia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tn", "country_name": "Tunisia", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "idp_dui", "status": "conditional", "summary": "A 1968 International Driving Permit plus your home licence is required to drive in Tunisia (obtain before leaving home); drink-driving is illegal with a strict BAC limit and brings a fine and prison.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tn", "country_name": "Tunisia", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription and confirm legality with Tunisia's Ministry of Public Health; Tunisia has severe medication shortages, so bring enough for the whole trip.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tunisia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tn", "country_name": "Tunisia", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Tunisia are severe, with heavy fines and long, mandatory jail sentences; it is illegal to bring any controlled or prohibited substances into Tunisia.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tunisia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tn", "country_name": "Tunisia", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "restricted", "status": "restricted", "summary": "It is against Tunisian law to photograph police, military, and government buildings; doing so can result in being questioned and detained.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tunisia.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tr", "country_name": "Turkey", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Türkiye limits cash entry and exit to 25,000 Turkish lira, or 10,000 euros (or foreign-currency equivalent).", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/turkey.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-15" }, { "country_code": "tr", "country_name": "Turkey", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "insulting_the_state", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to disrespect the name or image of Atatürk, or to insult the Turkish government, flag, President, or security forces — including on social media. Delete controversial content from devices before entry.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Turkey.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-15" }, { "country_code": "tr", "country_name": "Turkey", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Turkish law enforcement is very aggressive in combating illegal drugs — penalties for possession, use, or trafficking are very strict, including heavy fines and jail sentences between four and 20 years.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Turkey.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "tr", "country_name": "Turkey", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Cannabis in any amount is an illegal drug in Türkiye — expect a long prison sentence of 4 to 24 years and heavy fines for possessing, using, or smuggling it, including when transiting through airports.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "tr", "country_name": "Turkey", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "antiquities", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Turkey defines 'antiquities' broadly and makes it a crime to remove any from the country; buy only from authorized dealers and keep museum certificates, or risk arrest at departure.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/turkey.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-15" }, { "country_code": "tr", "country_name": "Turkey", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "antiquities", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Türkiye has strict antiquities laws — it is a crime to take antiquities (old cultural or historic items) out of the country; buy only from authorized dealers and keep a museum certificate and receipt.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/turkey.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-15" }, { "country_code": "tr", "country_name": "Turkey", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "public_safety", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Same-sex relations are not criminalized, but LGB individuals are not protected by anti-discrimination laws and authorities have used 'offenses against public morality' provisions against them.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Turkey.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "tr", "country_name": "Turkey", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "restricted", "summary": "If traveling with prescription medication, check with the Government of Türkiye that it is legal before you go — always carry it in original packaging with your doctor's prescription, and bring enough for your whole trip, since some medications are unavailable in Türkiye.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Turkey.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "tr", "country_name": "Turkey", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "government_military", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Do not photograph or video Turkish military operations or enter military installations; Mount Ararat is a special military zone requiring advance permission.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Turkey.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "tw", "country_name": "Taiwan", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Penalties for illegal drug possession, use, or trafficking in Taiwan are severe — including the death penalty for certain offenses — and even some prescription drugs can bring heavy fines and long jail sentences.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Taiwan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tw", "country_name": "Taiwan", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "license_idp", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Obtain an International Driving Permit before arriving in Taiwan; you may drive up to 30 days with an IDP and home license. Right turns on red are not permitted unless indicated.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/taiwan", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tw", "country_name": "Taiwan", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare cash over NTD 100,000, foreign currency over USD 10,000, or RMB over 20,000 on both arrival and departure from Taiwan.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Taiwan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tw", "country_name": "Taiwan", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage in 2019 and recognizes some foreign same-sex marriages; the law bars education and employment discrimination, though tolerance is lower outside Taipei.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Taiwan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tw", "country_name": "Taiwan", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Confirm your medication is legal with Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare before travel — some prescription medications are illegal and can bring jail or fines — and check Taiwan Customs limits.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/taiwan", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tw", "country_name": "Taiwan", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Taiwan's legal BAC limit is 0.03% (15 mg/100 ml), strictly enforced, with alcohol tests standard at accident scenes.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Taiwan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tw", "country_name": "Taiwan", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "controlled", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Taiwan strictly regulates importing/exporting firearms, antiquities, medications, currency, and ivory; contact TECRO for specific customs requirements.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Taiwan.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tw", "country_name": "Taiwan", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Passengers may not bring e-cigarettes or e-liquids into Taiwan — importing them is banned under the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act, with no personal-use exemption.", "source_url": "https://web.customs.gov.tw/en/singlehtml/3457?cntId=cus16_175758_3457", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" }, { "country_code": "tz", "country_name": "Tanzania", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "wildlife", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "It is illegal to import or export any animal or animal part without Tanzanian government export certification, or to gather/remove flora or fauna including seashells, ebony, or mpingo wood.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tanzania.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tz", "country_name": "Tanzania", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "plastic_bag_ban", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Single-use plastic bags are banned in Tanzania, including in your luggage; if you arrive by air you'll be asked to hand them over (ziplock bags for airline security are exempt).", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/tanzania", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tz", "country_name": "Tanzania", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "restricted", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Photographing military zones, weapons, or personnel is illegal in Tanzania; people have been detained and had cameras confiscated for photographing hospitals, schools, bridges, industrial sites, and airports — restricted sites aren't always marked.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tanzania.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tz", "country_name": "Tanzania", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "side_of_road", "status": "info", "summary": "Traffic moves on the left in Tanzania; visitors may drive on a valid home licence for under 6 months (an IDP is required for longer), and a separate local permit is required to drive in Zanzibar.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tanzania.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tz", "country_name": "Tanzania", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Declare international currency over USD 10,000 on both entry and exit from Tanzania; non-residents may not import or export Tanzanian Shillings.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tanzania.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tz", "country_name": "Tanzania", "category": "public_conduct", "subcategory": "dress_code", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Dress and behavior are conservative throughout Tanzania, especially in Zanzibar and Pemba; women should avoid shorts/sleeveless tops outside resorts, avoid public displays of affection, and avoid eating/drinking in public during Ramadan.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tz", "country_name": "Tanzania", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Consensual same-sex sexual activity is a criminal offense in Tanzania, including on Zanzibar, punishable by up to 30 years in prison; detainees may face forced invasive exams, and public same-sex affection can bring arrest.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tanzania.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tz", "country_name": "Tanzania", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Tanzania has strict drug laws with severe penalties — including lengthy prison sentences — for supplying or simple possession of any drug including cannabis, and airports scan baggage (including transiting passengers') specifically for illegal items.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "tz", "country_name": "Tanzania", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "possession", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Cannabis is illegal in Tanzania and is specifically named as a substance airports scan for; penalties for possession or supply are severe, including lengthy prison sentences.", "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania/safety-and-security", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "uy", "country_name": "Uruguay", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "bac_limit", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Uruguay enforces a zero blood-alcohol limit for drivers (0.0 BAC); drink-driving is strictly prohibited.", "source_url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/uruguay", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "uy", "country_name": "Uruguay", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "legal_status", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex relations or LGB events in Uruguay; same-sex marriage has been legal since 2013 and anti-discrimination laws apply.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Uruguay.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "uy", "country_name": "Uruguay", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "restricted_items", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Uruguay strictly regulates importing firearms, drugs, pornography, flammables, acids, plants, seeds, foodstuffs, and antiquities; personal effects enter duty-free but commercial goods must be declared.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Uruguay.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "uy", "country_name": "Uruguay", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "tourist_purchase", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Uruguay's legal cannabis system is restricted to citizens and permanent residents only; tourists may not legally purchase or consume marijuana and risk arrest and prosecution.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Uruguay.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-02" }, { "country_code": "uy", "country_name": "Uruguay", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "info", "summary": "There is no restriction on the type of medication imported for personal use, but carry it in original packaging with your prescription; some medications may not be available locally.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Uruguay.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "uy", "country_name": "Uruguay", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You may bring in or out up to USD 10,000 without declaring; any amount over USD 10,000 must be declared in both directions.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Uruguay.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "uy", "country_name": "Uruguay", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "rules", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Foreign licences are valid in Uruguay; seat belts, headlights on at all times, and a vehicle safety kit (cones, flares, reflective vest, fire extinguisher) are mandatory, and phone use and right turns on red are prohibited.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Uruguay.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-26" }, { "country_code": "vn", "country_name": "Vietnam", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or attending LGB events in Vietnam.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Vietnam.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "vn", "country_name": "Vietnam", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "prohibited_export", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Vietnamese law prohibits the export of antiques, and Customs may seize items without compensation, with the definition of 'antique' applied arbitrarily.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Vietnam.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "vn", "country_name": "Vietnam", "category": "photography", "subcategory": "government_military", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Photographing near military bases or anything perceived as of military/security interest in Vietnam may bring questioning, fines, or delayed travel.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/vietnam.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "vn", "country_name": "Vietnam", "category": "imports", "subcategory": "antiquities", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Vietnamese law prohibits exporting antiques; rules are vague and unevenly enforced, and customs may seize items they deem antique without compensation.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/vietnam.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "vn", "country_name": "Vietnam", "category": "vaping", "subcategory": "use", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Vietnam bans the production, trade, import and use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco; using an e-cigarette is now a finable offense.", "source_url": "https://en.baochinhphu.vn/e-cigarette-smokers-shall-be-fined-up-to-vnd5-million-111260102154100822.htm", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "vn", "country_name": "Vietnam", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "Entering or leaving Vietnam you must declare to border customs if you carry more than US$5,000 (or equivalent foreign currency) or more than VND 15,000,000 in cash.", "source_url": "https://www.vietnamtradeportal.gov.vn/index.php?r=site%2Fdisplay&id=663", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "vn", "country_name": "Vietnam", "category": "drugs", "subcategory": "recreational", "status": "prohibited", "summary": "Vietnam punishes drug possession, use, and trafficking severely — up to the death penalty — and police raid nightspots to drug-test everyone present, filing charges on a positive test even if you used the drug before arriving.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Vietnam.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-03" }, { "country_code": "za", "country_name": "South Africa", "category": "customs_cash", "subcategory": "currency", "status": "restricted", "summary": "You must declare cash and currency at the red channel on arrival in South Africa, and you need prior written permission from the South African Reserve Bank to enter or leave with more than R100,000 — whether in rand or the equivalent in foreign currency.", "source_url": "https://www.sars.gov.za/customs-and-excise/travellers/", "verified_at": "2026-07-20" }, { "country_code": "za", "country_name": "South Africa", "category": "lgbtq", "subcategory": "same_sex_relations", "status": "info", "summary": "There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBTQ events in South Africa.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/south-africa.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "za", "country_name": "South Africa", "category": "medications", "subcategory": "import", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Confirm your medication is legal with the Embassy of South Africa and carry it in original packaging with a copy of your prescription; counterfeit medications are common.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/south-africa.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "za", "country_name": "South Africa", "category": "driving", "subcategory": "rules", "status": "info", "summary": "Traffic drives on the left in South Africa; a valid US driver's license is accepted (no international permit required), seatbelts are required for all, and texting or handheld phone use while driving is illegal.", "source_url": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/south-africa.html", "verified_at": "2026-06-25" }, { "country_code": "za", "country_name": "South Africa", "category": "cannabis", "subcategory": "private_use", "status": "conditional", "summary": "Adults may privately use, possess, and grow cannabis in South Africa, but buying or selling it remains illegal and you may not carry it on a flight into or out of the country.", "source_url": "https://www.justice.gov.za/m_statements/2026/20260203-CannabisDraftRegulations-Min.html", "verified_at": "2026-07-06" } ] }