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LGBTQ+ Legal Status in Cambodia
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Same-sex acts never criminalised in Cambodia. No legal recognition of partnerships or marriage. Generally tolerant society. Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK) is the main LGBTQ+ NGO. No formal Pride parade ? community events only.
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Frequently asked questions about LGBTQ+ travel in Cambodia
Same-sex relations are legal in Cambodia, but social attitudes vary and public displays of affection can attract negative attention. Same-sex acts never criminalised in Cambodia. No legal recognition of partnerships or marriage. Generally tolerant society. Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK) is the main LGBTQ+ NGO. No formal Pride parade ? community events only. Major cities and international tourist areas are usually more welcoming than smaller towns and rural areas.
No — same-sex marriage is not currently recognised in Cambodia. Same-sex relations are legal and have never been criminalised in Cambodia. No same-sex marriage or civil partnership (Article 45 of the Constitution frames marriage as husband and wife), no explicit anti-discrimination law, no legal gender recognition. All twelve LGBTIQ+ recommendations were accepted at the 2024 UN review, but legal change has not yet followed.
The cities listed on this page have the most active LGBTQ+ scenes in Cambodia — typically the capital and the largest tourist cities. Each city page lists verified LGBTQ+ venues.
Many hotels in tourist areas of Cambodia welcome LGBTQ+ guests without explicit marketing. International chains in central districts are the safest choice; smaller boutique hotels vary. See each city page for verified LGBTQ+-friendly options.