Minimum age to get a tattoo in various European countries (2023):
18 years exclusively
18 years, from 16 years with authorisation
18 years, from 14–17 years (varies by region) with authorisation
18 years, no minimum age with authorisation
16 years exclusively
no regulation
no data
Legislation controlling tattooing varies among countries in Europe. In many countries there is no particular legislation. In countries that do have legal controls, they relate mainly to the minimum age of clients. Greece and Denmark impose further stipulations.
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