Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Malawi
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Malawi LGBTQ+ friendly?
Conservative and hostile attitudes; arrests have occurred. Visitors should be very discreet.
LGBTQ+ 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 | Same-sex acts criminalised; up to 14 years in prison, with enforcement paused under court orders. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Malawi
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lilongwe | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Cape Maclear | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Malawi Department of Immigration
- UK FCDO travel advice: Malawi
- World Bank open data
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