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- 🌍 All countries 16
- Australia 0
- Brazil 0
- Canada 0
- China 0
- Egypt 0
- Eritrea 0
- France 0
- Germany 1
- Global (Riot Games sanctioned tournaments) 0
- Greece 0
- Hong Kong 0
- India 0
- Iran 0
- Iraq 0
- Italy 0
- Japan 0
- Kuwait 0
- Netherlands 0
- Nigeria 0
- North Korea 1
- Norway 0
- Pakistan 0
- Qatar 0
- Russia 0
- Saudi Arabia 1
- Singapore 7
- Spain 0
- Thailand 0
- Turkey 0
- Turkmenistan 0
- UAE 3
- UK 2
- USA 1
Banned activities & laws around the world, country by country. Pick a country to see only its bans.
USARestrictedSean StricklandStrickland said he was banned from UFC Freedom 250 over his criticism of President Trump. The UFC denied any ban, but police removed him from the White House fan fest on June 14, 2026 and told him not to return.Activities & LawsSince 2026Details →SingaporeBannedEating and drinking on public transportEating and drinking are banned on MRT trains and most MRT premises under the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations, and on public buses under new rules from 23 Sept 2026. Fines up to S$500.Activities & LawsDetails →SingaporeBannedFeeding pigeonsIllegal under Section 5A of the Wildlife Act. 2026 amendments doubled maximum fines to S$10,000 (first offence) and S$20,000 plus up to 12 months' jail for repeat offenders.Activities & LawsSince 2020-06-01Details →GermanyBannedHolocaust denialDenying or trivialising the Holocaust is punishable under §130 of the Criminal Code.Activities & LawsDetails →UKBannedLuke LittlerLuke Littler is banned from competing in the PDC Development Tour due to his high ranking in the PDC Order of Merit, as the tour is only open to players outside the top 64 (previously top 32).Activities & LawsDetails →SingaporeBannedPit Bulls and other prohibited dog breedsPit Bull types, Akita, Boerboel, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa, Perro de Presa Canario and their crosses cannot be imported into Singapore.Activities & LawsDetails →North KoreaBannedUnauthorised international phone callsCalling abroad without permission is treated as a serious crime.Activities & LawsDetails →SingaporeRestrictedBengal and Savannah cats (F1–F4)First- to fourth-generation Bengal and Savannah cat crosses cannot be imported. Cats at least five generations from the wild ancestor are allowed with documentary proof.Activities & LawsDetails →SingaporeRestrictedDrinking alcohol in public after 10.30pmPublic drinking is banned islandwide from 10.30pm to 7am under the Liquor Control Act 2015. Fines up to S$1,000; stricter rules and 1.5x penalties apply in Geylang and Little India.Activities & LawsSince 2015-04-01Details →SingaporeRestrictedE-scooters on footpathsE-scooters have been banned from footpaths since 5 November 2019 and may only be ridden on cycling paths and Park Connectors. Fines up to S$2,000; only UL2272-certified devices are allowed.Activities & LawsSince 2019-11-05Details →UAERestrictedPhotographing people without consentUnder Article 44 of the 2021 cybercrime law, taking or sharing photos of people without consent can mean at least six months in prison and/or a Dh150,000–Dh500,000 fine.Activities & LawsSince 2022-01-02Details →SingaporeRestrictedSmoking on Orchard RoadOrchard Road has been a No Smoking Zone since 1 January 2019; smoking is allowed only in Designated Smoking Areas. Offenders face a S$200 composition fine or up to S$1,000 in court.Activities & LawsSince 2019-01-01Details →UKRestrictedXL Bully dogs without exemptionXL Bully dogs were added to the Dangerous Dogs Act; owners need an exemption certificate.Activities & LawsSince 2024Details →UAEBan liftedAlcohol without a licenceResidents once needed a government licence to buy, carry or drink alcohol. Since November 2020 adults aged 21+ can drink without one, at home or in licensed venues.Activities & LawsDetails →UAEBan liftedUnmarried couples living togetherLiving together unmarried was a crime under Article 356 of the 1987 Penal Code, punishable by up to a year in prison. A November 2020 reform decriminalised it across the UAE.Activities & LawsBanned 1987Details →Saudi ArabiaBan liftedWomen drivingSaudi Arabia was the only country where women could not drive; the ban ended in June 2018.Activities & LawsDetails →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country bans the most activities & laws?
In our list, Singapore (7), followed by UAE (3) and UK (2).
Have any of these bans been lifted?
Yes, including Alcohol without a licence, Unmarried couples living together (1987) and Women driving. Lifted bans stay on the list, marked "Ban lifted", so you can see how the rules changed.
Is this list up to date?
We review entries regularly and add new bans as they happen. Laws change, so check an official government source before you travel or act on this information.
Laws change often and many bans have exceptions. This list is for general information, not legal or travel advice. Check official government sources before you travel. Last updated: 01/11/2026.