South America
LGBTQ+ travel in Guyana
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Guyana LGBTQ+ friendly?
Attitudes are slowly softening and Georgetown holds Pride, but public affection draws hostility. The president pledged decriminalisation in 2025.
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 | Up to life imprisonment for sex between men; rarely enforced |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Guyana
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Georgetown | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Guyana
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Guyana Tourism Authority
- Speedtest Global Index: Guyana
- World Bank open data
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