South Asia
LGBTQ+ travel in Nepal
LegalLegal status
Is Nepal LGBTQ+ friendly?
South Asia's most progressive laws, including temporary same-sex marriage registration since 2023, but society is conservative. Kathmandu has a small, friendly scene.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Nepal
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Nepal Tourism Board: Tourist Visa
- Nepal Tourism Board: TIMS Card and guide rule
- Department of Immigration online services
- Ncell Tourist SIM
- Speedtest Global Index: Nepal
- World Bank open data
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