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LGBTQ+ travel in Mozambique

Capital: MaputoPortugueseUpdated October 2026
LegalLegal status

Is Mozambique LGBTQ+ friendly?

Same-sex acts were decriminalised in 2015 and employment discrimination is banned, but attitudes are conservative. Be discreet outside Maputo.

LGBTQ+ laws

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageNo
Civil unions or partnershipsNo
Legal gender changeNo
Anti-discrimination lawPartial

LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Mozambique

PlaceRating
Maputo3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Tofo3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Vilankulo3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet

LGBTQ+ friendly by place

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