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25 Countries With Rules That Surprise Foreign Visitors
Which unexpected local laws catch overseas travelers off guard?
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Which Unexpected Local Laws Catch Overseas Travelers Off Guard? 
25. Singapore: Chewing Gum Importation Ban 
24. Greece: High Heels Banned At Ancient Monuments 
23. Italy (Venice): Feeding Pigeons In St. Mark's Square - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
22. Germany: Running Out Of Fuel On The Autobahn 
21. Switzerland: Late-Night Residential Noise Ordinances 
20. Thailand: Defacing Or Stepping On Currency 
19. Japan: Strict Over The-Counter Medication Bans - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
18. France: Fitted Swimwear Mandates At Public Pools 
17. Spain (Barcelona): Wearing Swimwear Off The Beach 
16. Iceland: Off-Road Driving Bans 
15. Canada: Strict Limits On Coin Payments - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
14. Australia: Public Swearing Penalties 
13. United Kingdom: Suspicious Salmon Handling 
12. Norway: Allemannsretten (Right To Roam) Rules 
11. Portugal: Banning Urination In The Ocean - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
10. Denmark: Official Approved Baby Names Register 
9. United Arab Emirates: Public Displays Of Affection 
8. India: Foreign Tourist Drone Bans 
7. South Korea: Pay-As-You-Throw Waste Sorting - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
6. Poland: Strict Jaywalking Enforcement 
5. Austria: Anti-Face Covering Legislation 
4. Barbados: Banning Military Camouflage Clothing 
3. Sri Lanka: Disrespecting Buddha Statues - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
2. Netherlands (Amsterdam): Cannabis Smoking Street Bans 
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International travel broadens horizons, but navigating unfamiliar legal codes can quickly lead to unexpected friction. From historic preservation fines to everyday etiquette rules, here are 25 surprising laws around the world that tourists should always know before visiting.
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