Caribbean
LGBTQ+ travel in Jamaica
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Jamaica LGBTQ+ friendly?
Attitudes are widely hostile and public affection is risky. Negril and resorts are more relaxed; be discreet and careful with dating apps.
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 10 years' imprisonment with hard labour for 'buggery'; rarely prosecuted. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Jamaica
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Montego Bay | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Negril | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Ocho Rios | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Kingston | 1/5 · Dangerous |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Jamaica
- Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency
- Jamaica Tourist Board
- World Bank open data
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