South America
LGBTQ+ travel in Venezuela
LegalLegal status
Is Venezuela LGBTQ+ friendly?
Public affection draws hostility and police harassment; in May 2026 police detained about 30 people in a raid on a Barquisimeto LGBTQ+ venue.
LGBTQ+ laws
| 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 by place in Venezuela
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Venezuela
- SAIME (immigration)
- Speedtest Global Index: Venezuela
- World Bank open data
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