Capital city in Lusaka Province, Zambia
Is Lusaka LGBTQ+ friendly?
1/5Dangerous
Is Lusaka LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex acts are criminal and attitudes are hostile, with occasional arrests. Visitors should be very discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws in Zambia
Hostile public attitudes and occasional arrests. Visitors should be very discreet; avoid public affection.
| 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 | Same-sex acts criminalised under colonial-era law; up to 14 years in prison. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Zambia
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Livingstone | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Lusaka | 1/5 · Dangerous |
Quick answers
Is Lusaka safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Same-sex acts are criminal and attitudes are hostile, with occasional arrests. Visitors should be very discreet.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Zambia?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Zambia Department of Immigration
- Zambia Tourism Agency
- Zambia Tourism Agency
- Zambia Immigration Department
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