This page gives you the level. The app gives you the thresholds, the penalties, what to do at customs — for the country you are actually going to, offline.

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How it works, in general

⚖️ What the law actually covers

The age of consent is the first thing to check, and it varies from 13 to 21 depending on the country and sometimes the region.
Some countries criminalise sex outside marriage, which can affect an unmarried couple sharing a hotel room.
Same-sex relations remain a criminal offence in around 60 countries, with sentences up to life in a handful.
Public displays of affection — even holding hands or kissing — are punishable in several countries.

🧭 Practical protection

Dating apps are monitored or used for entrapment in countries where same-sex relations are criminalised.
Hotel registration sometimes requires proof of marriage — check before booking a shared room.
Carrying contraception is legal almost everywhere, but availability on site is not guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Which countries are strict on sex & dating?

55 countries rate sex & dating as banned or a serious risk for travellers: Algeria, Bangladesh, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, DR Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Guyana, Indonesia (Bali), Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, UAE (Dubai), Uganda, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Which countries set limits on sex & dating?

48 countries allow it under conditions (age, place, quantity, permit): Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Dominican Republic, Gabon, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Macao, Madagascar….

How do I check the rules for my destination before I fly?

Open LawsTravels: pick your destination, the topic “Sex & dating” shows the level, the thresholds and the penalties, offline. 3 topics are free on every country.

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These pages indicate a level of risk only. They summarise publicly available legal information and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — always confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.