Middle East
LGBTQ+ travel in Bahrain
LegalLegal status
Is Bahrain LGBTQ+ friendly?
Legal for adults 21+ since 1976, but socially conservative with no visible scene. Public affection is illegal and arrests still happen.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Bahrain
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Manama | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Bahrain
- Bahrain eVisa
- Bahrain Customs: prohibited and declared items
- World Bank open data
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