Capital city, Georgia
Is Tbilisi LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Tbilisi LGBTQ+ friendly?
Legal, but a 2024 'family values' law restricts public LGBT expression and attitudes are hostile. A small queer scene stays discreet; Pride is effectively impossible.
LGBTQ+ laws in Georgia
A 2024 'family values' law bans LGBT 'propaganda', Pride events, gender transition and same-sex adoption. Attitudes are hostile; Tbilisi's small queer scene stays discreet.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Georgia
Quick answers
Is Tbilisi safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Legal, but a 2024 'family values' law restricts public LGBT expression and attitudes are hostile. A small queer scene stays discreet; Pride is effectively impossible.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Georgia?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- UK FCDO travel advice: Georgia
- Georgia Ministry of Foreign Affairs: entering Georgia
- Tbilisi Transport Company
- Tbilisi International Airport
- Georgian National Tourism Administration
- Bolt Tbilisi
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