South America
LGBTQ+ travel in Suriname
LegalLegal status
Is Suriname LGBTQ+ friendly?
Tolerant but discreet; Paramaribo has a small scene and Pride events. A 2025 court ruling ordering same-sex marriage registration is still contested.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | Unclear |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Suriname
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Paramaribo | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Suriname
- Suriname e-visa and entry fee portal
- Speedtest Global Index: Suriname
- World Bank open data
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