City, Myanmar
Is Yangon LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Yangon LGBTQ+ friendly?
Sex between men is criminalized under a colonial-era law, rarely enforced against visitors. Attitudes are conservative and there are no protections.
LGBTQ+ laws in Myanmar
A visible scene and Pride events existed before the coup but have shrunk. Be discreet; public affection is frowned on for everyone.
| 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 | Section 377: up to life imprisonment; rarely enforced but used for police extortion. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Myanmar
Quick answers
Is Yangon safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Sex between men is criminalized under a colonial-era law, rarely enforced against visitors. Attitudes are conservative and there are no protections.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Myanmar?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Myanmar eVisa (Ministry of Immigration and Population)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Myanmar
- Myanmar Tourism information (Ministry of Hotels and Tourism)
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