Equatorial Guinea
Although same-sex relations are not explicitly criminalized (legal since 1931), LGBTQI+ people face significant social and legal challenges in Equatorial Guinea: there is no recognition of same-sex unions or anti-discrimination protection. Several foreign affairs ministries maintain active travel advisories for the country due to arbitrary enforcement of laws. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Equatorial Guinea
LGBT
identity
Legal · no effective protection
No specific criminal law (legal since 1931) · but LGBTQI+ 'continue to face legal challenges' and arbitrary enforcement of laws (State Dept)
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union · no access to legal couple protections
Official sources
check before traveling to Equatorial Guinea
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.