Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Zimbabwe
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Zimbabwe LGBTQ+ friendly?
Conservative society with hostile public attitudes. Same-sex couples should be discreet; prosecutions are rare but arrests and harassment occur.
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 criminal under common law; up to a year in prison and fines. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Zimbabwe
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Victoria Falls | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Harare | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Zimbabwe e-Visa
- Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
- UK FCDO travel advice: Zimbabwe
- World Bank open data
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