São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe decriminalized same-sex relations in 2012 with its Penal Code reform. The age of consent was equalized at 18 by Law 15/2021 (previously 16). Employment anti-discrimination by sexual orientation since 2019. No union recognition, no joint adoption, no information on legal gender change or military service. São Tomé · small Lusophone archipelago · 46% wouldn't mind an LGBTQI+ neighbor (2016) · persistent stigmatization.
LGBTQI+ legal framework · São Tomé and Príncipe
Social context · São Tomé and Príncipe
LGBT Santomeans face routine social stigma · 2016 poll: roughly 46% would like or not mind an LGBTQI+ neighbour
Source →No notable reports of systemic violence · no specific hate crime legislation
Source →Indicative data as of 2026-05-18. Check the destination country's official sources before travelling.
Experiences
gay friendly · São Tomé and Príncipe
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