Capital city, Senegal
Is Dakar LGBTQ+ friendly?
1/5Dangerous
Is Dakar LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex acts are criminal and penalties have been tightened. Social attitudes are hostile; arrests and violence occur. Be very discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws in Senegal
Hostile social attitudes and recent tightening of laws. Visitors should be very discreet; arrests and violence occur.
| 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 | Same-sex acts criminalised; penalties of 1–5 years in prison and fines. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Senegal
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Dakar | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Saint-Louis | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Saly | 1/5 · Dangerous |
Quick answers
Is Dakar safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Same-sex acts are criminal and penalties have been tightened. Social attitudes are hostile; arrests and violence occur. Be very discreet.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Senegal?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Senegal Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- UK FCDO travel advice: Senegal
- Dakar BRT / TER (CETUD)
- Blaise Diagne International Airport
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