Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Namibia
LegalLegal status
Is Namibia LGBTQ+ friendly?
A 2024 High Court ruling struck down the colonial-era sodomy law (the state appealed). Society is conservative; Windhoek has a small, discreet scene.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Namibia
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Windhoek | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Swakopmund | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Namibia
- NIPDB: Namibia Digital Nomad Visa
- Ministry of Home Affairs: e-Visa on arrival
- Speedtest Global Index: Namibia
- World Bank open data
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