Georgia Gay Travel Index 2026
Score = Legal 32/60 + Scene 11/40 = 43/100
Updated 7 Oct 2026 · release 2026.3.
A live score, not an annual report — it recomputes as laws, rulings and the scene itself change. See what moved in 2026.
Legal composite · Legal milestones · Scene on the ground · Plan your trip · Frequently asked questions
Legal composite — 32/60 points
| Criminalization | Legal · restricted |
|---|---|
| Partnership | ● No not recognised |
| Anti-discrimination | ● No |
| Gender recognition | Not possible — no legal gender recognition |
| Enforcement reality | Harassment — police or state harassment documented |
Research note: 2024 family-values law bans transition, Pride — GayOut Index 2026.3 legal research (ILGA World / Human Dignity Trust / Rainbow Europe / Equaldex).
Legal composite, five components
Fulfilment per component (100 = maximum). Weights: criminalisation 35% · partnership 20% · enforcement 20% · anti-discrimination 15% · gender recognition 10%.
Legal milestones
Background, not travel advice — how the current status came to be. For planning a trip, rely on the current score, tier and scene sections above; 2026 movements are tracked in the sourced change log.
- 1933Soviet rule imposed a nationwide ban on male homosexuality, punishable by up to five years of hard labor. ↗
- 2000Georgia decriminalized same-sex sexual activity, amending its criminal code to meet Council of Europe accession standards. ↗
- 2012The Criminal Code was amended so crimes motivated by sexual orientation or gender identity counted as aggravating factors. ↗
- 2014Parliament passed a comprehensive anti-discrimination law covering sexual orientation and gender identity, effective May 7. ↗
- 2017Parliament passed a constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between a woman and a man. ↗
- 2024The family values law package banned so-called LGBTQ propaganda, prohibited gender transition care and criminalized Pride events, signed October 3. ↗
- TodaySame-sex activity stayed legal, but the 2024 law severely restricted LGBTQ expression, healthcare and public events; caution was advised. ↗
Sources: ILGA World · Human Dignity Trust · Equaldex. Each milestone links to a reference source ↗.
Scene on the ground — 11/40 points
Detailed scene metrics (for researchers)
| Gay bars per million | 1.08 |
|---|---|
| Saunas per million | 0 |
| Events per million | 0 |
| Coverage grade | A |
| Scene score | 11/40 (raw scene index 27/100) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Georgia safe for gay travellers?
Georgia is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 43/100 overall with a legal safety component of 32/60. On enforcement reality, police or state harassment is documented.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Georgia?
No. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Georgia. Overall legal status: Legal · restricted.
Does Georgia have a gay scene?
Yes. GayOut lists 17 LGBTQ+ venues in Georgia, including 4 dedicated gay bars, across 2 cities with a scene, and tracks 0 Pride parades there.
Which city in Georgia has the biggest gay scene?
Tbilisi has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Georgia, with 7 venues listed in the GayOut directory.
How many gay bars and saunas are there in Georgia?
GayOut currently lists 4 dedicated gay bars and 0 gay saunas in Georgia. Counts exclude venues that are merely gay-friendly.