Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.
Categories
Compare traveler laws by topic across 198 countries. Pick a category to see the most-tracked items side-by-side, then jump to a specific country for the full picture.
- 💊Medications
Prescription and over-the-counter drugs that are routine at home but controlled, restricted, or outright banned at the border. Common painkillers, ADHD stimulants, sleep aids, and cold medicine all turn up here — often the single most common way ordinary travelers run into trouble.
844 items · 198 countries
- 🚬Substances
Cannabis, CBD, alcohol, tobacco, vapes, and other recreational substances whose legal status swings wildly between countries. Something decriminalized in one place can carry serious penalties next door — this category tracks where the lines are drawn.
861 items · 198 countries
- 🔪Items & Devices
Everyday objects that customs may seize or that are illegal to carry: knives and multitools, pepper spray, drones, radios, certain electronics, and gear that's perfectly legal back home. Knowing the rules saves you from losing kit at the airport.
770 items · 198 countries
- 🚗Activities
Things you do rather than carry — driving rules, photography limits, public-behavior laws, dress codes, and other local restrictions. Plenty of these catch visitors off guard because they're cultural or religious rather than obvious.
834 items · 198 countries
- 💻Digital
VPNs, encrypted messengers, satellite phones, and online content that some governments restrict or monitor. If you rely on a particular app or tool to stay connected, check whether it's permitted before you arrive.
636 items · 198 countries
- 🚫Definitely Illegal
The hard lines — items and acts that carry severe penalties almost everywhere they're listed. When something lands in this category, the safest move is simply to leave it at home.
478 items · 198 countries