Middle East
LGBTQ+ travel in Lebanon
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Lebanon LGBTQ+ friendly?
Beirut once had the Arab world's most open queer scene, but bans and vigilante attacks since 2023 pushed it underground. Be discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | No |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | Unclear |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
| Legal penalty | Up to one year in prison under Article 534, applied inconsistently. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Lebanon
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Lebanon
- Lebanese General Directorate of General Security
- Speedtest Global Index: Lebanon
- World Bank open data
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