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LGBTQ+ travel in Indonesia

Capital: JakartaIndonesian, English, DutchUpdated October 2026
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Is Indonesia LGBTQ+ friendly?

Bali is relaxed, with gay-friendly bars in Seminyak; elsewhere hostility is rising, police raid private parties, and discretion is essential.

LGBTQ+ laws

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageNo
Civil unions or partnershipsNo
Legal gender changeUnclear
Anti-discrimination lawNo
Legal penaltyAceh only: public caning under sharia; elsewhere police raids use pornography laws

LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Indonesia

PlaceRating
Bali3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Ubud3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Canggu3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Jakarta2/5 · Hostile
Seminyak4/5 · Welcoming
Uluwatu3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Yogyakarta2/5 · Hostile
Gili Islands3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Nusa Penida3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Kuta3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Lombok2/5 · Hostile
Labuan Bajo2/5 · Hostile
Nusa Dua3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Sanur3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Raja Ampat2/5 · Hostile
Mount Bromo2/5 · Hostile
Bandung2/5 · Hostile
Nusa Lembongan3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Lake Toba2/5 · Hostile
Kuta Lombok2/5 · Hostile
Amed3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Batam2/5 · Hostile
Bintan2/5 · Hostile
Malang2/5 · Hostile
Bukit Lawang2/5 · Hostile
Medan2/5 · Hostile
Surabaya2/5 · Hostile
Manado2/5 · Hostile
Tana Toraja2/5 · Hostile
Jimbaran3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet

LGBTQ+ friendly by place

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