Capital city in Capital Governorate, Kuwait
Is Kuwait City LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Kuwait City LGBTQ+ friendly?
Sex between men is criminalised with up to seven years in prison. Very conservative; discretion is essential, and trans people have been prosecuted.
LGBTQ+ laws in Kuwait
Very conservative; discretion essential. Transgender people have been prosecuted under public-morality 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 seven years' prison for sex between men. |
Quick answers
Is Kuwait City safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Sex between men is criminalised with up to seven years in prison. Very conservative; discretion is essential, and trans people have been prosecuted.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Kuwait?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- UK FCDO travel advice: Kuwait
- Kuwait Visa (Ministry of Interior)
- Kuwait International Airport
- Kuwait Public Transport Company
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