Capital city in Kabul Province, Afghanistan
Is Kabul LGBTQ+ friendly?
1/5Dangerous
Is Kabul LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex relations bring flogging, prison or death under Taliban rule. There is no public visibility and no safe venue.
LGBTQ+ laws in Afghanistan
Taliban courts have publicly flogged people for same-sex relations. No visibility is possible.
| 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 | Flogging, prison and possible death under Taliban rule. |
Quick answers
Is Kabul safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Same-sex relations bring flogging, prison or death under Taliban rule. There is no public visibility and no safe venue.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Afghanistan?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- UK FCDO travel advice: Afghanistan
- Speedtest Global Index: Afghanistan
- US State Department: Afghanistan advisory
- Ariana Afghan Airlines
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