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LGBTQ+ travel in Vatican City

Capital: Vatican CityItalian, FrenchUpdated October 2026
LegalLegal status

Is Vatican City LGBTQ+ friendly?

LGBTQ+ visitors are treated like any other tourist. The state follows Catholic teaching and has no legal recognition of same-sex couples.

LGBTQ+ laws

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageNo
Civil unions or partnershipsNo
Legal gender changeNo
Anti-discrimination lawNo

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