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LGBTQ+ Safety — Tanzania

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

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PROHIBITED

Consensual same-sex sexual relations are a criminal offense in Tanzania, including on Zanzibar, and those convicted may be sentenced to up to 30 years in prison.

Up to 30 years in prison; travellers may also be denied entry.

§ US State Dept — Tanzania

Verified Jul 29, 2026

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