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LGBTQ+ Safety — Saudi Arabia
What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Saudi Arabia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appLGBTQ+ Safety in Saudi Arabia: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.
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Consensual same-sex sexual relations are illegal in Saudi Arabia; you may be punished for engaging in, discussing, or supporting them, including on social media even if posted before travel, and same-sex dating apps may draw scrutiny.
Fines, jail, and the death penalty.
§ US State Dept — Saudi ArabiaVerified Jul 22, 2026
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