Tunisia
Same-sex relations are criminalized under Article 230 of the 1913 Penal Code, with up to 3 years' imprisonment for consensual private acts. Enforcement has intensified since 2011 (127 arrests in 2018 according to Association Shams). There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) advisory. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Tunisia
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · up to 3 years' imprisonment
1913 Penal Code, Article 230 · up to 3 years' imprisonment for private acts of sodomy between consenting adults
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union
Official sources
check before traveling to Tunisia
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.