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LGBTQ+ Safety — Egypt
What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Egypt. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Same-sex relationships are not explicitly illegal in Egypt, but authorities use 'debauchery' laws to arrest gay and lesbian individuals — often via social-media or dating-app entrapment — and have detained people for displaying rainbow flags.
Up to 10 years in prison under debauchery statutes
§ US State Dept — EgyptVerified Jul 1, 2026
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