Capital city, Algeria
Is Algiers LGBTQ+ friendly?
2/5Hostile
Is Algiers LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex acts are criminalized (2 months–2 years) and social attitudes are conservative; there is no public scene.
LGBTQ+ laws in Algeria
Very conservative; there are no visible venues and police can act on suspicion. Visitors should be extremely discreet.
| 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) |
Quick answers
Is Algiers safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Same-sex acts are criminalized (2 months–2 years) and social attitudes are conservative; there is no public scene.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Algeria?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- UK FCDO travel advice: Algeria
- UNESCO: Kasbah of Algiers
- Yassir
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