Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Algeria
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Algeria LGBTQ+ friendly?
Very conservative; there are no visible venues and police can act on suspicion. Visitors should be extremely discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | No |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
| Legal penalty | 2 months to 2 years in prison and a fine (Article 338) |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Algeria
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Algiers | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- UK FCDO travel advice: Algeria
- World Bank open data
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