Kuwait
Consensual same-sex relations between adult men are criminalized under Article 193 of the Penal Code (Law No. 16 of 1960), with up to 7 years imprisonment. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Kuwait
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · up to 7 years
Penal Code (Law No. 16 of 1960), Article 193 · illegal between men aged 21+ · no explicit criminalization between women
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union
Official sources
check before traveling to Kuwait
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.