Abortion Legality
Abortion Legality in the United States
Since the Dobbs Decision, abortion laws in the United States are frequently changing.
Different states have different requirements to obtain an abortion. These vary based on when your last period was and if more than 1 appointment is required.
The most reliable and up-to-date resources are the interactive maps at the Guttmacher Institute or Center for Reproductive Rights.
It's legal to travel out of state to receive an abortion. Medication abortion providers like AidAccess and The Map can prescribe and ship abortion pills to all 50 states.
If you're looking for an abortion provider or someone to prescribe medication for an abortion, check out AbortionFinder.org or IneedanA.com.
Learn more about financial assistance resources.
Abortion Legality Overseas (OCONUS)
Servicemembers stationed overseas have historically faced more barriers to accessing abortion care.
This list does not include every country where there are U.S. military bases. If you do not see the country in which you are stationed, visit the Guttmacher Institute or Center for Reproductive Rights (scroll all the way down) to learn more.
This information is not meant to guide medical decisions to seek abortion care in host nations. Abortion providers may not have English interpreters available and may refuse care. Check all local laws and consult with your healthcare providers and JAG if necessary to determine if care is available.
For the most recent updates to international laws, please go to the Guttmacher Institute or Center for Reproductive Rights (scroll all the way down).
For information on OCONUS abortion providers, look at International Options.
Australia
Abortion is legal in Australia in most states and territories until 22 to 24 weeks.
Belgium
Abortion is legal in Belgium up to 14 weeks after your last period.
Bulgaria
Abortion is legal in Belgium up to 12 weeks after your last period.
Cameroon
Abortion in Cameroon is only legal if the health of the mother is endangered or in cases of rape.
Canada
Abortion is legal in Canada in most states and territories until 24 weeks.
Cuba
Abortion is legal in Cuba up to 12 weeks.
Djibouti
Abortion in Djibouti is only legal if the health of the mother is endangered.
Egypt
Abortion in Egypt is prohibited.
Germany
Abortion is legal in Germany up to 14 weeks.
Greece
Abortion is legal in Germany up to 12 weeks.
Honduras
Abortion in Honduras is prohibited.
Iceland
Abortion is legal in Iceland up to 22 weeks.
Italy
Abortion is legal in Iceland up to 3 months.
Japan
Abortion is legal in Japan up to 22 weeks for reasons of economic hardship, rape or if the mother’s health is endangered.
Jordan
Abortion in Jordan is only legal if the health of the mother is endangered.
Korea
Abortion in Korea has been decriminalized, however, the government has not passed laws facilitating abortion care and access.
Kosovo
Abortion is legal in Kosovo up to 10 weeks.
Kuwait
Abortion in Kuwait is only legal to preserve the health of the mother or in cases of fetal diagnosis.
Lithuania
Abortion is legal in Lithuania up to 12 weeks.
Peru
Abortion in Peru is only legal to preserve the health of the mother.
Poland
Abortion in Poland is only legal if the health of the mother is endangered or in cases of rape or incest.
Qatar
Abortion in Qatar is only legal to preserve the health of the mother or in cases of fetal diagnosis.
Romania
Abortion is legal in Romania up to 14 weeks.
Saudia Arabia
Abortion in Saudi Arabia is only legal if the health of the mother is endangered.
Singapore
Abortion is legal in Singapore up to 24 weeks.
Spain
Abortion is legal in Spain up to 14 weeks.
Turkey
Abortion is legal in Turkey up to 10 weeks.
United Arab Emirates
Abortion in the United Arab Emirates is only legal to save the mother’s life or in cases of fetal diagnosis.
United Kingdom
Abortion in the United Kingdom is legal in cases of “broad social or economic grounds” or in cases of fetal diagnosis.