South Asia
LGBTQ+ travel in Maldives
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Maldives LGBTQ+ friendly?
Resorts generally welcome same-sex couples without issue, but public affection elsewhere is risky. Local islands are conservative.
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 | Up to 8 years in prison and lashes under the Penal Code. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Maldives
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Malé | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Maafushi | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Thulusdhoo | 1/5 · Dangerous |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Maldives Immigration: Tourist Visa
- IMUGA Traveller Declaration
- Visit Maldives (official tourism board)
- World Bank open data
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