Middle East
LGBTQ+ travel in Syria
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Syria LGBTQ+ friendly?
No visible scene; armed factions and sectarian violence add danger. Total discretion is essential.
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 | Up to three years in prison under Article 520. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Syria
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Damascus | 1/5 · Dangerous |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Syria
- Syria e-visa portal
- World Bank open data
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