Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Ethiopia
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Ethiopia LGBTQ+ friendly?
Attitudes are strongly hostile; arrests and violence are reported. Be very discreet and avoid dating-app meetings with strangers.
LGBTQ+ laws
| 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 | Imprisonment under the Criminal Code, reportedly up to 15 years. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Ethiopia
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Lalibela | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Ethiopia e-visa portal
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Ethiopian Tourism Organization
- Speedtest Global Index: Ethiopia
- World Bank open data
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