2006-07-29 23:46:18 · 7 answers · asked by wolf man 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
No, but like in any nation, some might judge you differently on first encounter and treat you accordingly.
Remember though, tattoos originate in ancient cultures and rituals (the west used to consider it as being primitive, like with piercings, 10-15 years ago), muslim morroccan women tattoo their chins, it's an art of far east too thus very accepted there too.
However, if you have a tattoo of a swastika, or offensive words or other images, well, that might get you in trouble, no matter if it is a tattoo or a print on a T-shirt.
So, no, there are no countries I'm aware of, and countries where they might reject you, they would do so based on unwritten laws, and those would be countries of corruption and crime, where you would be unsafe, with or without tattoos.
But in general, it's wise to cover it up if you can, like I said.. because not nations, but lots of individuals associate tattoos with a certain life style or character they condemn.
2006-07-29 23:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by reageer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The US Army used to prohibit tattoss on the face, neck and head that were visible, but the policy has changed:
"The Army has revised its policy on tattoos so that they are now permitted on the hands and back of the neck if they are not "extremist, indecent, sexist or racist." Army Regulation 670-1, which was modified via a message released January 25, also now specifies: "Any tattoo or brand anywhere on the head or face is prohibited except for permanent make-up." If a soldier's current command has no issue with his/her tattoos, the soldier should have personnel files so annotated that the soldier is in line with AR 670-1. Though not mandatory, having the notation entered serves as back-up documentation at a follow-on command, which might feel the soldier's tattoos do not meet Army regulations."
I don't know of any country which has refused anyone entry because of tattoos.
2006-07-30 00:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've worked as a Travel Agent for 15 years and never heard of any
2006-07-29 23:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had a Nazi swastika ticker on your forehead, you may have trouble getting into Israel. I could give it a try and see what happens. You may even have trouble getting on the plane at heathrow.
2006-07-30 00:03:56 · answer #4 · answered by j_emmans 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None that i know of
2006-07-29 23:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of any.
2006-07-29 23:52:19 · answer #6 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that would mean a strip search of every visitor :-)
2006-07-29 23:50:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋