Island in Socotra Governorate, Yemen
Is Socotra LGBTQ+ friendly?
1/5Dangerous
Is Socotra LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex relations can carry the death penalty in Yemen, and there is no scene. Total discretion is essential.
LGBTQ+ laws in Yemen
No scene of any kind; executions and floggings have been reported in Houthi-held areas.
| 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, flogging or prison; Houthi courts issued death sentences in 2024. |
Quick answers
Is Socotra safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Same-sex relations can carry the death penalty in Yemen, and there is no scene. Total discretion is essential.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Yemen?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- UK FCDO travel advice: Yemen
- Speedtest Global Index: Yemen
- UNESCO World Heritage: Socotra Archipelago
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