City in Littoral, Cameroon
Is Douala LGBTQ+ friendly?
1/5Dangerous
Is Douala LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex acts are criminalized (6 months–5 years) and prosecutions and mob violence occur. Be extremely discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws in Cameroon
Arrests, blackmail and violence are well documented, and attitudes are hostile; be very discreet.
| 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 | 6 months to 5 years' imprisonment plus a fine. |
Quick answers
Is Douala safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Same-sex acts are criminalized (6 months–5 years) and prosecutions and mob violence occur. Be extremely discreet.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Cameroon?
No.
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