Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Sao Tome and Principe
LegalLegal status
Is Sao Tome and Principe LGBTQ+ friendly?
Decriminalised in 2012; attitudes are relaxed but conservative, and there are no visible venues, so travellers should be discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Sao Tome and Principe
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| São Tomé | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Sao Tome and Principe
- World Bank open data
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