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Is San Marino LGBTQ+ friendly?

Updated October 2026Sources
4/5Welcoming

Is San Marino LGBTQ+ friendly?

Civil unions since 2019 and constitutional protection for orientation. Small and Catholic, with no venues; Rimini and Bologna are close.

LGBTQ+ laws in San Marino

Civil unions since 2019 and constitutional protection by orientation. Small, Catholic and quiet; no LGBTQ+ venues, but Rimini and Bologna are close.

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageNo
Civil unions or partnershipsYes
Legal gender changeNo
Anti-discrimination lawYes

Quick answers

Is San Marino safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?

Civil unions since 2019 and constitutional protection for orientation. Small and Catholic, with no venues; Rimini and Bologna are close.

Is same-sex marriage legal in San Marino?

No. Civil unions are recognized.

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Sources

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