Southeast Asia
LGBTQ+ travel in Myanmar
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Myanmar LGBTQ+ friendly?
A visible scene and Pride events existed before the coup but have shrunk. Be discreet; public affection is frowned on for everyone.
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 | Section 377: up to life imprisonment; rarely enforced but used for police extortion. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Myanmar
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Myanmar eVisa (Ministry of Immigration and Population)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Myanmar
- Speedtest Global Index: Myanmar
- World Bank open data
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