Southeast Asia
LGBTQ+ travel in Cambodia
LegalLegal status
Is Cambodia LGBTQ+ friendly?
Generally tolerant, with small gay scenes in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. No legal recognition; public affection is frowned on for everyone.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Cambodia
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Siem Reap | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Phnom Penh | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Koh Rong | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Kampot | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Sihanoukville | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Koh Rong Samloem | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Battambang | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Kep | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Cambodia e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Cambodia e-Arrival
- Bakong Tourists (National Bank of Cambodia)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Cambodia
- Speedtest Global Index: Cambodia
- World Bank open data
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