Central Asia & Caucasus
LGBTQ+ travel in Turkmenistan
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Turkmenistan LGBTQ+ friendly?
Extremely hostile and closely policed; there is no visible community. Keep complete discretion, including on your phone.
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 | Male same-sex acts: up to 2 years' prison (Article 135) |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Turkmenistan
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ashgabat | 1/5 · Dangerous |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
- World Bank open data
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