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LGBTQ+ travel in Benin

Capital: Porto-NovoFrenchUpdated October 2026
LegalLegal status

Is Benin LGBTQ+ friendly?

Same-sex acts are not criminalised, but social attitudes are conservative and there is no legal protection; be discreet.

LGBTQ+ laws

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageNo
Civil unions or partnershipsNo
Legal gender changeNo
Anti-discrimination lawNo

LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Benin

PlaceRating
Cotonou3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Ouidah3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet

LGBTQ+ friendly by place

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