Looking for countries in Europe that will let you have a tattoo at the age of 16?

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Iceman

France - prohibited under the age of 16; minors between 16 and 18 must
have parental consent and one parent present. http://www.abctp.be/hygiene/static.php?file=consen_tatouage.htm (in French)

Germany - only with the consent and presence of one of the
parents/legal guardians. http://www.ubm-bodyart.de/tattoofaq.htm (in German)

Spain - only with the consent of the parents.
http://www.imedia.es/cheva/estudio.htm (in Spanish)

Italy - prohibited under 14 years; 14-18 year olds must seek parental consent
http://www.consiglio.regione.toscana.it/leggi-e-banche-dati/note_informative_pdl/testi2004/piercing%20e%20tatuaggio%20-%20nota%20Dr%20%20M%20Cristina%20Mangeri.pdf (in Italian)

chutney

Don't get a tattoo. Just think of it this way, it'll look good now but wait until you are 'old' it'll be wrinkly and seriously do you reckon it'll look good on a 60, 70, 80 year old. If you are adamant you want one, have a small flower and have it somewhere discreet. Bless.

dels replies

Why tettooing is silly It lasts for ever will you still want it in 20 years time>?

Rich S

There is a reason that having a tatto at 16 is against the law,
Do you think that at 16 you can make the choice to perminantly scar and mark your skin for the rest of your life?
I know many people who have tattoos and regret having them done.
If the tattoo costs about Â£20 it will probably cost Â£400 to have it removed, and NO you cant get it done on the NHS

And yes I have tattoos.

Man I'm Pretty.

um dont get a tattoo when you get older you wont want it i know. Not from me but my dad.

Richard S

If you do, go to Amsterdam, take a look in the tattoo museum, walk round and check the tattoo shops out, sort out the art work, don't rush!
Personally, tastes change as you get older, so think hard and long. Me had my first at 17, still means something to me, nestled in amongst two or three others. If I was you I'd leave it the two years, no rush, and being 18 in Amsterdam is a whole lot more fun when you can get by without being hassled for i.d. Choose wisely, good luck.

youngperksy56

if your sneaking off to have a tattoo against the rules, your not ready and your just looking for something to rebel with.which means your not ready for a tattoo, have a think about this cause this will be with you for the rest of your life, unless you have it laser'd off which hurts so much more than having it done in the first place. im very proud of my tattoos i have animal from the muppet show and a surfing tribal one i designed myself, but i waited and thought about it for a good few years, around your age till i was 21, then i had my surfer one done bout 5 years after, if you really want youll wait, i changed my mind a lot before i decided, good luck whatever you do

S G

You really are stupid enough to want a tattoo? Go to an old people's home and see what they look like on 70 year old skin - horrible.

You are too young and immature to think about this now. What are you thinking of having done? I suppose a small one which is only seen by nearest and dearest would be OK but are you silly enough to have one that would be a pain to cover up in a few years? or a slag tag (on the back, just above the bum crease - sorry, but that's what they are known as here (kent).

Think about it for a couple of years and then see if you still want it, do it but don't expect anyone but you to pay for its removal when you have grown up!

nicole b

even though i would not advise it ,my gran-son had 1 done last year in gran canaria, it was done by an English man who had a parlour under his pub..it is quite impressive i must admit ,but i would say its not the best thing he has ever done..hope this helps..

Ana

In Europe u should be in the legal age to have a tattoo, or have the consent of yyour perents to get a tattoo.... for example in Spain the legal age is 18, and i think the rest of europe is the same.... maybe some countries have 21 as legal age... but i have no idea.
But with 16 yrs u need permission of ur perents.

Willeke

Netherlands it is 18 too.
Those places that do tattoo you when you are not yet 18, (or have your parents there,) are the kind of places better avoided.
And I am sure you can find that kind of place in every country. High risk of aids among other things.

Cold Bird

Finland, Sweden, Norway - you'll have to be 18

fivetoze

its 16 in UK with parents written permission

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