The popular holiday destination where you can get a fine of £ 100,000 to make a selfie

Taking photos on vacation records the most memorable highlights of a trip, but a photo-perfect Snap in the wrong place can land holidaymakers in serious problems.

Luxury travel specialists at Eshores warn tourists about the seemingly innocent photos that the local privacy laws can violate and copyright restrictions in destinations all over the world.

Some locations have specific selfie bans and taking photos of others without permission or placing your journeys online can lead to fines of up to £ 110,000 – and even prison time.

With the average Brit who understands about 14 selfies a day during their travels, Gavin Lapidus, founder of Eshores, emphasized the importance of understanding local laws and cultural sensitivities during abroad.

He advised: “We always recommend the limitations of travelers to research photography before they travel, or better, with experienced travel advisers who understand the cultural nuances and legal requirements of each destination.”

Seasoned travel advisors warned tourists to be particularly vigilant to take photos in or near; Religious sites, government buildings, cultural institutions, military zones, copyrights protected by copyrights and public spaces with privacy laws.

Here is a further consideration of five of the most expensive photo opportunities around the world, and why you have to think twice before clicking.

Dubai (VAE) – Potential fine: £ 110,000

In Dubai it is crucial to be aware of privacy and to avoid photos of people without their permission, because this is a violation of the privacy laws of the VAE

Taking photos on vacation records the most memorable highlights of a trip, but a perfect snap in the wrong place can land holidaymakers in serious problems

In Dubai, taking photos is generally great for personal use, especially in popular tourist places.

However, it is crucial to be aware of privacy and to prevent photos of people being taken without their permission, because this is a violation of the privacy laws of the VAE.

Tourists can be confronted with an eye reinforcement of fines of a maximum of 500,000 AED (£ 110,000) or even imprisonment.

Cameras are also strictly forbidden in government buildings, military locations, specific palaces and designated areas throughout the emirate, so that Instagram Selfie could literally cost you your vacation – or your freedom.

Spain – Potential fine: £ 26,400

In Spain, taking a selfie with, or including police officers, can cause brutal fines from € 600 to € 30,000 (£ 530 – £ 26,400). (Depicted: Los Christianos Beach, Canary Islands)

In Spain, taking a selfie with, or including police officers, can cause brutal fines from € 600 to € 30,000 (£ 530 – £ 26,400).

The controversial ‘gag law’ 2015, which was initially introduced to limit the photographing or filming of the police, has since relaxed and now forbids unauthorized use of images that can endanger the safety of officers or hinder their work

However, the law is actively maintained, especially during protests and at sensitive locations such as airports, which makes tourists unwanted law violators.

Japan – Potential fine: £ 55

In historic Geisha districts, such as Kyotas World-Famous Gion Quarter, there are a ban on photography in some areas due to issues of tourists bothering Geisha (shown: Byodo-in Temple in Kyoto)

In Japan, Foter restrictions go much further than the obvious temple no-nos, with strict policy with no-camera also maintained on train stations and traditional Ryokan Inns.

In historic Geisha districts, such as Kyotas World-Famous Gion Quarter, there are forbidden in some areas on photography because of issues of tourists who harass Geisha.

Taking an unsolicited selfie with a geisha, or even just photos of them in certain areas, can lead to fines of ¥ 10,000 (about £ 70) – not to mention a serious cultural violation.

Portofino, Italy – Potential Fine: £ 242

In Portofino, Italy, who lingers too long while he can break a selfie in ‘no-waiting zones’, can lead to a fine of a maximum of € 275

In Portofino, Italy, who lingers too long while he can break a selfie in ‘no-waiting zones’, can lead to a fine of a maximum of € 275 (£ 242).

The Picture-Postcard city has implemented these limitations to manage overcrowding and pedestrian films, especially during busy periods of the tourist season.

South Korea – Potential prison sentence

In South Korea, privacy is taken seriously with its’ right to ‘law’, which grants members of the public extensive image protection (shown: Myeong-Dong District, Seoul)

In South Korea, privacy is taken seriously with its’ right to ‘law’, which provides members of the public extensive image protection.

This means that taking photos of individuals without their permission, either in private spaces or even on the street, can lead to legal issues such as potential imprisonment as subjects are identifiable.

Although not enforced on a large scale, non -registered selfie -sticks can also lead to fines technically.