Oceania
LGBTQ+ travel in Papua New Guinea
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Papua New Guinea LGBTQ+ friendly?
Strongly conservative and religious; there's no visible scene and same-sex couples should be very discreet.
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 | Up to 14 years in prison for sex between men. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Papua New Guinea
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Port Moresby | 1/5 · Dangerous |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- PNG Immigration and Citizenship Service Authority
- Smartraveller: Papua New Guinea
- UK FCDO travel advice: Papua New Guinea
- Speedtest Global Index: Papua New Guinea
- World Bank open data
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