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LGBTQ+ travel in Cabo Verde

Capital: PraiaPortugueseUpdated October 2026
LegalLegal status

Is Cabo Verde LGBTQ+ friendly?

Decriminalised in 2004 and employment discrimination is banned; island culture is socially conservative but relaxed.

LGBTQ+ laws

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageNo
Civil unions or partnershipsYes
Legal gender changeNo
Anti-discrimination lawPartial

LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Cabo Verde

PlaceRating
Sal3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Boa Vista3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Mindelo3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Praia3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet

LGBTQ+ friendly by place

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