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More About Legal Information on Escort Jobs

Laws governing prostitution jobs vary by country and can differ drastically. What’s commonplace in the Netherlands might be unfamiliar or vague elsewhere. For example, The Netherlands is unique globally in allowing legal exploitation of the sex business, including profiting from arranging dates between clients and girls. In contrast, Belgium permits girls to work independently, but anyone profiting from managing bookings faces legal penalties. In countries like France, sexual exploitation is broadly prohibited, making it unwise to pursue this profession there.

These legal disparities create space for illegal prostitution. Girls facing violence, for instance, struggle to file charges with police in such environments. Some may be pressured to rely on traditional pimps or managers, leading to undesirable situations. We believe that if a girl chooses this work independently and confidently, it should be permitted. Legalizing prostitution with strict licensing ensures safety and sustainability. The Netherlands pioneered this approach, establishing a legal framework for such businesses.

Alternatively, some models involve agencies charging only a booking fee. This raises the price compared to a typical independent girl, but the escort remains independent, receiving the full fee minus the agency’s commission. She retains freedom to choose her services and refuse anything she’s uncomfortable with. If this appeals to you, consider our signup form—we’ll respond discreetly within 24 hours. Note that to work legally, you must arrange your own relocation, housing, and logistics before applying to an agency or brothel.

Which Countries Are Legal for Sex Work?

We’ll list various countries on our site regarding sex work legality, including benefits and trade-offs. We discourage illegal sex work due to its risks, including potential imprisonment. Our site offers free, open information and insider knowledge about the escort industry. Below is a list of countries we’ve researched. Always respect local laws to stay compliant with the government. If your country doesn’t support legal sex work, consider relocating temporarily. We spotlight top legal clubs and escort agencies.

Work as Escort in Belarus Belarus Work as Escort in Belgium Belgium
Work as Escort in Croatia Croatia Work as Escort in Dubai Dubai
Work as Escort in France France Work as Escort in Germany Germany
Work as Escort in Greece Greece Work as Escort in Hungary Hungary
Work as Escort in Italy Italy Work as Escort in Netherlands Netherlands
Work as Escort in Poland Poland Work as Escort in Portugal Portugal
Work as Escort in Romania Romania Work as Escort in Spain Spain
Work as Escort in Switzerland Switzerland Work as Escort in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Not all listed countries offer a legal framework for sex work. We highlight these due to uncertainties about what’s permissible. Information on our site may become outdated, and we’ll update it as needed. In most European countries, sex work is legal, with a few exceptions where it’s semi-legal, but operating a sex business isn’t feasible. In such places, girls rely on themselves, contact bars, or underground forms of sex work—not recommended. Legal work provides benefits like security, rights, and, in some cases, pensions.