Southeast Asia
LGBTQ+ travel in Laos
LegalLegal status
Is Laos LGBTQ+ friendly?
Quietly tolerant, with a small scene in Vientiane and a local advocacy group, Proud To Be Us Laos. Keep public affection low-key.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Laos
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Luang Prabang | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Vang Vieng | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Vientiane | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| 4000 Islands | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Pakse | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Nong Khiaw | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Thakhek | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Phonsavan | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Lao e-Visa (Department of Immigration)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Laos
- Speedtest Global Index: Laos
- Tourism Laos
- World Bank open data
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