Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Zambia
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Zambia LGBTQ+ friendly?
Hostile public attitudes and occasional arrests. Visitors should be very discreet; 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 | Same-sex acts criminalised under colonial-era law; up to 14 years in prison. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Zambia
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Livingstone | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Lusaka | 1/5 · Dangerous |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Zambia Department of Immigration
- Zambia Tourism Agency
- UK FCDO travel advice: Zambia
- World Bank open data
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