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LGBTQ+ Safety — Indonesia
What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Indonesia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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LGB conduct is not illegal nationally, but some local governments criminalize it, and a revised criminal code effective January 2026 penalizes cohabitation and sex outside marriage, with unclear implementation.
No national penalty, but local laws and the 2026 code create legal risk
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