Dress Code Rules in Every Country

Japan is generally relaxed about clothing, but remove shoes when entering homes and many temples. Dress modestly at religious sites.

Dress modestly in public. Shoulders and knees should be covered in malls, markets, and public areas. Swimwear is only for beaches and pools.

Cover shoulders and knees at temples. Beachwear stays at the beach. Thai people dress practically — you won't be judged for casual wear in cities.

Germany is relaxed about clothing. Dress practically. Some clubs and upscale restaurants have dress codes. Churches ask for modest dress.

The UK is very relaxed about clothing. Dress smart-casual for upscale restaurants and clubs. Carry a waterproof — rain is frequent and unpredictable.

France is fashionable but relaxed. Smart-casual for restaurants. Modesty required at churches. Avoid overly casual sportswear in Paris restaurants.

Very relaxed. Swimwear at beaches is fine. Smart casual for restaurants. No-shirt no-service applies at most shops and restaurants.

Singapore is hot and humid — dress light. Modest dress required at temples and mosques. Upscale clubs and restaurants have smart casual dress codes.

Modest dress required at churches — cover shoulders and knees. Italians dress well in cities. No beachwear in city streets, especially in smaller towns.

Dress modestly at mosques — head covering required for women, no shorts. Beach and resort areas are relaxed. Istanbul is cosmopolitan; smaller towns are more conservative.

Dress is casual throughout Mexico, but cover shoulders and knees when entering Catholic churches and respect stricter rules in indigenous communities.

Spain is generally relaxed about dress, but cover your shoulders and knees when entering churches or cathedrals, and avoid wearing swimwear away from the beach.

Brazil is extremely casual in daily life, but beachwear must stay at the beach and religious sites require modest, covered clothing.

Dress conservatively — cover shoulders, knees, and midriff, especially women, and always remove shoes before entering any religious site.

China has no strict national dress code, but wear modest, covered clothing when visiting Buddhist or Taoist temples.

South Korea has no national dress requirements, but modest dress is expected at Buddhist temples, and Koreans themselves tend to dress very stylishly.

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting temples or pagodas; everywhere else dress is casual and beach towns are very relaxed.

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting Orthodox churches and monasteries; there is no strict national dress code elsewhere.

Portugal is very relaxed about dress, but shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting churches and especially the Fátima sanctuary.

The Netherlands is extremely relaxed about dress — practical, casual clothing is the norm everywhere, and rain gear is more important than fashion.

Canada is very casual — practical, weather-appropriate clothing is the priority, and there are no formal dress requirements for tourists.

Cover shoulders and knees at all temples and mosques; sarongs are required at Balinese temples and usually provided; bikinis are fine at beaches; dress more conservatively in non-tourist Muslim-majority areas.

Cover shoulders and knees at mosques and temples — beachwear is fine at resort areas but Malaysia is more conservative than Thailand in everyday settings.

Cover shoulders and knees in most public areas; swimwear is fine at Red Sea and Mediterranean resorts.

Dress modestly throughout Morocco — cover shoulders and knees especially in medinas, souks, and rural areas.

Foreign women are no longer required to wear an abaya, but modest dress covering shoulders and knees is expected in public.

Cover shoulders and knees in all public areas; beachwear is acceptable at beaches and hotel pools, and no full-face veil is required of tourists.

Very casual overall; swimwear is fine at beaches and pools only; smart casual for upscale Cape Town restaurants; conservative in rural traditional communities.

New Zealand is very casual — dress practically for the outdoors, bring a waterproof jacket everywhere, and apply SPF50 sunscreen daily.

The Philippines is casual overall, but cover shoulders and knees at churches; beachwear is fine at resorts but not in towns.

Argentina has no strict dress codes, but Buenos Aires is a fashion-conscious city where smart-casual is the norm.

Dress is casual in hot coastal cities but layers are essential in Bogotá and highland areas; Colombians dress stylishly and modest attire is required at churches.

Costa Rica is extremely casual with no strict dress requirements — light clothing is ideal for the coast and layers are needed for cooler highland areas.

Dress modestly at churches, pack warm layers for the highlands where temperatures swing dramatically, and bring rain gear for jungle and wet-season travel.

Switzerland has no strict dress requirements — smart casual works in cities, functional outdoor gear is the norm in Alpine areas, and swimwear is fine at lake beaches in summer.

Austria is generally more formal than Western Europe; smart casual is expected at Vienna's opera and fine dining, and modest dress is required in churches.

Czech Republic has no strict dress requirements, but cover up for churches and pack layers for Prague's cool temperatures.

Poland is generally casual, but churches — which are everywhere and central to Polish life — require covered shoulders and knees out of respect.

Sweden is very casual and egalitarian — practical outdoor clothing is the cultural norm, there are no formal requirements anywhere, and modest dress is appreciated when visiting churches.

Norway has no formal dress requirements — the culture is entirely practical and outdoor-focused, with the national philosophy being 'there's no bad weather, only bad clothing.'

Cover shoulders and knees at churches, and put on a T-shirt and shorts before leaving the beach in Dubrovnik, Hvar, or Split town centres.

Dress casually for everyday Hungary, but cover shoulders and knees at churches and synagogues, and men must wear a head covering at the Great Synagogue.

Modest dress covering shoulders and knees is required throughout Jordan, though Aqaba resort areas are more relaxed.

Cover shoulders and knees at all Buddhist temples, remove shoes and hats at every religious site, and dress modestly in cultural areas.

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting temples and religious sites, and always remove shoes before entering any temple or many homes.

Hong Kong is very casual — light breathable clothing suits the subtropical climate, with smart casual required only at upscale restaurants and hotel bars.

Swimwear is fine at resort beaches and private sandbanks, but on local islands you must cover shoulders and knees at all times.

Dress conservatively in Muslim coastal areas; wear neutral safari colours in national parks; casual is fine in Nairobi; camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians.

Dress modestly throughout Tanzania, and significantly more conservatively in Zanzibar where shoulders and knees must be covered at all times away from the beach.

The US is extremely casual — there are virtually no enforced dress codes in public, and Americans dress far more informally than European standards.