Middle East
LGBTQ+ travel in Qatar
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Qatar LGBTQ+ friendly?
No public LGBTQ+ life; the 2022 World Cup changed nothing in law. Avoid public affection and rainbow symbols.
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 seven years' prison; Sharia death penalty theoretically possible for Muslims. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Qatar
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Doha | 1/5 · Dangerous |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Qatar
- Hayya visa platform
- Visit Qatar
- World Bank open data
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