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LGBTQ+ Safety — Tunisia

What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Tunisia. 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 Tunisia: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Consensual same-sex sexual activity is criminalised in Tunisia under Article 230 of the Penal Code, carrying up to three years in prison. LGBT+ travellers have also been targeted by criminals, and reporting an incident to police can carry prosecution risk.

Up to 3 years in prison (Penal Code Article 230).

§ US State Dept — Tunisia

Verified Jul 27, 2026

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