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LGBTQ+ travel in Djibouti

Capital: DjiboutiFrench, Arabic, SomaliUpdated October 2026
LegalLegal status

Is Djibouti LGBTQ+ friendly?

No law specifically criminalises same-sex acts, but society is strongly conservative and Muslim; there is no legal protection, so be very discreet.

LGBTQ+ laws

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageNo
Civil unions or partnershipsNo
Legal gender changeNo
Anti-discrimination lawNo

LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Djibouti

PlaceRating
Djibouti City2/5 · Hostile

LGBTQ+ friendly by place

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