City, Cambodia
Is Siem Reap LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Siem Reap LGBTQ+ friendly?
Tolerant and easygoing, with a few gay-friendly bars near Pub Street; no legal recognition, and public affection is discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws in Cambodia
Generally tolerant, with small gay scenes in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. No legal recognition; public affection is frowned on for everyone.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
The scene in Siem Reap
Where to go
- Pub Street area
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Cambodia
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Siem Reap | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Phnom Penh | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Koh Rong | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Kampot | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Sihanoukville | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Koh Rong Samloem | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Battambang | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Kep | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
Quick answers
Is Siem Reap safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Tolerant and easygoing, with a few gay-friendly bars near Pub Street; no legal recognition, and public affection is discreet.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Cambodia?
No.
Where are the LGBTQ+ areas in Siem Reap?
Pub Street area
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Cambodia e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Cambodia e-Arrival
- Angkor Enterprise (Angkor Pass)
- Royal Angkor International Hospital
- Grab Cambodia
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