Know Before You Go
LGBTQ+ Traveler Safety Checklist
Legal risk varies enormously by destination — this checklist is built around researching the actual current status of where you’re going, not generic reassurance. Prep, on-the-ground awareness, and what to do if something goes wrong.
Why this matters more than ever: the 2026 LGBTQ Risk Map from Safeture and Riskline classifies 91 of 233 assessed countries as high risk for LGBTQ+ travellers, with 67 countries still criminalising same-sex relations outright. Conditions have worsened in several countries over the past year — this is not a settled picture, which is exactly why step one is always checking current status yourself, not relying on what you knew last trip.
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Where to Check Current Status
Real, regularly updated sources — not our own claims about any specific country, since legal status changes and needs checking fresh every trip.
This content is for informational purposes only and reflects general research practices, not legal advice or specific country assessments. Laws and social conditions change — always verify current status through the official resources linked above before booking or travelling. Some links may be affiliate links.