Middle East
LGBTQ+ travel in Saudi Arabia
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Saudi Arabia LGBTQ+ friendly?
Hostile: no public LGBTQ+ life and transgender identities aren't recognised. Avoid rainbow items, public affection and online discussion.
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 | Death penalty possible under Sharia; in practice prison, fines, deportation. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Saudi Arabia
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Saudi Arabia
- Saudi unified visa platform
- Visit Saudi
- World Bank open data
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