Afghanistan
Following the Taliban takeover in 2021, homosexuality is deemed against Islamic (Sharia) law and is punishable by death. Direct and indirect killings of LGBTQI+ people by the regime widely documented. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. Several foreign affairs ministries advise against all travel to Afghanistan. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Afghanistan
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · max penalty execution
Under Taliban rule (since 2021) · 2017 law made homosexuality illegal for both men and women · Sharia prescribes death penalty
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union · Marriage Law requires union between two Muslim adults of opposite sex
Official sources
check before traveling to Afghanistan
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.