Capital city in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Is Honiara LGBTQ+ friendly?
2/5Hostile
Is Honiara LGBTQ+ friendly?
Male same-sex acts are illegal and attitudes are conservative and religious. Be very discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws in Solomon Islands
Not recognised and socially unaccepted; avoid any public affection.
| 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 14 years in prison for same-sex acts, men and women. |
Quick answers
Is Honiara safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Male same-sex acts are illegal and attitudes are conservative and religious. Be very discreet.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Solomon Islands?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division
- Smartraveller: Solomon Islands
- Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau
- Solomon Airlines
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