City in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania
Is Dar es Salaam LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Dar es Salaam LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex acts are criminalized in Tanzania with long prison terms, and attitudes are conservative. Be very discreet; arrests and blackmail occur.
LGBTQ+ laws in Tanzania
Highly hostile: arrests, crackdowns and online hunting have occurred, and public affection can lead to arrest. Total discretion needed, including on phones.
| 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 | 30 years to life in prison on the mainland |
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Tanzania
Quick answers
Is Dar es Salaam safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Same-sex acts are criminalized in Tanzania with long prison terms, and attitudes are conservative. Be very discreet; arrests and blackmail occur.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Tanzania?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- UK FCDO travel advice: Tanzania
- Immigration Services Department, Tanzania
- Tanzania Airports Authority
- Tanzania Railways Corporation (SGR)
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