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LGBTQ+ travel in Madagascar
LegalLegal status
Is Madagascar LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex acts are not criminalised, but the society is conservative and no legal protections exist. Discretion is advised, especially outside the capital and Nosy Be.
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 Madagascar
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Antananarivo | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Nosy Be | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Madagascar e-Visa
- UK FCDO travel advice: Madagascar
- World Bank open data
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