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LGBTQ+ Safety — Maldives

What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Maldives. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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LGBTQ+ Safety in Maldives: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Same-sex sexual conduct is illegal in the Maldives; conviction can bring up to 8 years imprisonment and 100 lashes, and there are no anti-discrimination protections or recognition of same-sex couples.

Up to 8 years imprisonment and 100 lashes upon conviction.

§ US State Dept — Maldives

Verified Jul 18, 2026

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