Europe
LGBTQ+ travel in Belarus
LegalLegal status
Is Belarus LGBTQ+ friendly?
Hidden scene only. Since 2024, 'promoting' same-sex relations counts as pornography, a criminal offence. Avoid public affection and rainbow symbols.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | Unclear |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Belarus
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Minsk | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Belarus
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus
- Minsk National Airport
- World Bank open data
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