Southeast Asia
LGBTQ+ travel in Brunei
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Brunei LGBTQ+ friendly?
Enforcement is rare, but there is no visible scene and cross-dressing has been fined. Total discretion is the norm.
LGBTQ+ laws
| 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 | Up to 10 years; Syariah code allows whipping and stoning (death penalty under moratorium). |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Brunei
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bandar Seri Begawan | 1/5 · Dangerous |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Brunei Immigration and National Registration Department
- Brunei e-Arrival card portal
- UK FCDO travel advice: Brunei
- Brunei Tourism
- Speedtest Global Index: Brunei
- World Bank open data
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