Capital city in National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Is Port Moresby LGBTQ+ friendly?
1/5Dangerous
Is Port Moresby LGBTQ+ friendly?
Male same-sex acts are criminal and attitudes are hostile; violence is reported. Visitors should be very discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws in Papua New Guinea
Strongly conservative and religious; there's no visible scene and same-sex couples should be very discreet.
| 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. |
Quick answers
Is Port Moresby safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Male same-sex acts are criminal and attitudes are hostile; violence is reported. Visitors should be very discreet.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Papua New Guinea?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- PNG Immigration and Citizenship Service Authority
- Smartraveller: Papua New Guinea
- Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority
- Air Niugini
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