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Sex work laws, enforcement realities, and travel risks — researched for companions, by companions.

10 countriesUpdated monthly

Global breakdown

Full Decriminalization1
Legalized & Regulated3
Nordic Model2
Partially Criminalized1
Fully Criminalized2
Varies by Region1

10 results

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New Zealand

Full Decriminalization

Fully decriminalized since 2003 — the global gold standard

10
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Germany

Legalized & Regulated

Legalized and regulated since 2002 — registration required

9
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Netherlands

Legalized & Regulated

Legalized since 2000 — brothel ban lifted, licensing system

9
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Switzerland

Legalized & Regulated

Legal and regulated — varies by canton

9
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Australia

Varies by Region

Varies by state — fully decriminalized in NSW, licensed in Victoria

8
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United Kingdom

Partially Criminalized

Selling is legal — brothels, soliciting, and pimping are illegal

7
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France

Nordic Model

Nordic Model since 2016 — selling legal, buying criminalized

5
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Canada

Nordic Model

Nordic-influenced model since 2014 (PCEPA) — selling legal, buying criminalized

5
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United States

Fully Criminalized

Fully criminalized — FOSTA-SESTA (2018) + state laws. Only legal in parts of Nevada.

3
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United Arab Emirates

Fully Criminalized

Fully illegal — severe penalties including imprisonment and deportation

1

Not legal advice. Laws change. Enforcement varies. Always consult a local lawyer before travelling for work. If you spot an error, let us know.