Oceania
LGBTQ+ travel in Tonga
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Tonga LGBTQ+ friendly?
Leitī (third-gender people) are visible and organised, but society is conservative and religious; same-sex couples should avoid public affection.
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 10 years in prison for sex between men; occasionally enforced. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Tonga
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Nuku'alofa | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Tonga Tourism Authority
- UK FCDO travel advice: Tonga
- Smartraveller: Tonga
- World Bank open data
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