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LGBTQ+ Safety — Jordan
What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Jordan. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Same-sex relations are not explicitly criminalized in Jordan, but adultery and 'breach of modesty' laws may be applied; public same-sex affection is not culturally accepted and may bring harassment, arrest, or violence.
Significant societal and legal risk; risk of family 'honor' crimes.
§ US State Dept — JordanVerified Jul 24, 2026
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