South Asia
LGBTQ+ travel in Bhutan
LegalLegal status
Is Bhutan LGBTQ+ friendly?
Decriminalised in 2021. Attitudes are quietly tolerant and the small community is increasingly visible; public affection is uncommon for anyone.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Bhutan
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Bhutan Travel: Visa
- Bhutan Travel: FAQs (SDF, guides, payments)
- TashiCell Tourist SIM
- Druk Ride
- World Bank open data
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