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LGBTQ+ travel in Seychelles

Capital: VictoriaEnglish, FrenchUpdated October 2026
LegalLegal status

Is Seychelles LGBTQ+ friendly?

Same-sex acts were decriminalised in 2016; attitudes are tolerant but conservative and nightlife is limited. Be discreet in public.

LGBTQ+ laws

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageNo
Civil unions or partnershipsNo
Legal gender changeNo
Anti-discrimination lawPartial

LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Seychelles

PlaceRating
Mahé3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Praslin3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
La Digue3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Victoria3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet

LGBTQ+ friendly by place

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