LawsTravels
Home › All countries › United States
United States: overall verdict Relaxed — 1 of 23 topics banned or a serious risk, 14 allowed with limits

United States: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic

Relaxed

Overall verdict for United States: Relaxed. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.

United States: read the 3 riskiest rules free →

🎁 Free, no account: Extradition, Drugs, Medicines

The 23 topics at a glance

Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed
💊Drugs🎁 FreeAllowed, with limits 💉Medicines🎁 FreeAllowed, with limits 🛡️Theft & scamsAllowed, with limits 🐾AnimalsAllowed, with limits 🚬SmokingAllowed, with limits 🍺AlcoholAllowed, with limits ❤️Sex & datingRelaxed 👕Dress codeRelaxed 🕌ReligionRelaxed 🚗DrivingAllowed, with limits 📷Photo & videoRelaxed 🔪WeaponsAllowed, with limits 💶FinesAllowed, with limits 🛂Visa & customsAllowed, with limits 🤝BehaviorRelaxed ⛓️Jail riskAllowed, with limits ⚖️Extradition🎁 FreeBanned or serious risk 📡Internet & VPNRelaxed 🚁DronesAllowed, with limits 💵Cash & currencyRelaxed 🩺Vaccines & healthRelaxed 💻Remote workAllowed, with limits 🗣️Politics & protestAllowed, with limits

Get the exact rules for your trip

This page gives you the level. The app gives you the rule, the numbers and the penalties for United States, offline, in 23 languages.

United States: read the 3 riskiest rules free →

How United States compares

With 1 of 23 topics flagged red, United States is more relaxed than 17 of the 22 other countries in The Americas (regional average: 3.3). Worldwide, United States ranks #132 of 148 for strictness (tied with 13 other countries).

What sets it apart

United States at a glance

CapitalWashington, D.C.
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
LanguageEnglish
Emergency number911
Driving sideRight
Mains voltage120 V
Calling code+1
Plug typesA · B

Frequently asked questions

Is United States strict with tourists?

Overall verdict: Relaxed. 1 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (Extradition), 14 require caution.

What can get me fined or arrested in United States?

The strictest topics for travellers in United States are: Extradition. Each has specific thresholds and penalties, detailed in the app.

Where do I find the exact rules for United States?

In LawsTravels: open United States, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. 3 topics are free on every country; the other 20 unlock for the price of a coffee.

What is the emergency number in United States?

In United States, dial 911. Capital: Washington, D.C.. Currency: US Dollar (USD). Main language: English.

Which side of the road do they drive on in United States?

In United States, traffic drives on the right. Mains voltage: 120 V. Calling code: +1. Plug types: A · B.

Countries with the closest profile

Levels summarise publicly available legal information for travellers and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies: confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.