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LGBTQ+ travel in Mauritius
LegalLegal status
Is Mauritius LGBTQ+ friendly?
Decriminalised in 2023 and equal-opportunity law bans discrimination; attitudes remain conservative and public displays are rare. Pride events occur in Port Louis.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | Yes |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Mauritius
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Grand Baie | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Port Louis | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Flic en Flac | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Mauritius Travel Form
- Economic Development Board Mauritius
- UK FCDO travel advice: Mauritius
- World Bank open data
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