Marshall Islands — Gay Travel Index 2026

Name: Marshall Islands — Gay Travel Index 2026
Creator: GayOut
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

42/100

Some caution #113 of 207

Score = Legal 38/60 + Scene 4/40 = 42/100 · thin scene coverage — legal-weighted provisional score

Updated 15 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

Majuro → gay city guide

Legal composite — 38/60 points

Criminalization	Legal
Partnership	● No not recognised
Anti-discrimination	● Yes
Gender recognition	—
Enforcement reality	—

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.

2005The Marshall Islands decriminalised same-sex sexual activity and set an equal age of consent of 16. ↗
2011The country signed the UN joint statement condemning violence and discrimination against LGBTQ people. ↗
2019The Gender Equality Act banned discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment and services. ↗
TodaySame-sex activity remained legal with anti-discrimination protections, but marriage and adoption rights for same-sex couples stayed unrecognised. ↗

Sources: ILGA World · Human Dignity Trust · Equaldex. Each milestone links to a reference source ↗.

Scene on the ground — 4/40 points

LGBTQ+ venues listed

Dedicated gay bars

Gay saunas

Cities with a scene

Pride parades

Queer film festivals

Detailed scene metrics (for researchers)

Gay bars per million	0
Saunas per million	0
Events per million	0
Coverage grade	—
Scene score	4/40 (raw scene index 10/100)

Frequently asked questions

Is Marshall Islands safe for gay travellers?

Marshall Islands is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 42/100 overall with a legal safety component of 38/60.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Marshall Islands?

No. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Marshall Islands. Overall legal status: Legal.

Does Marshall Islands have a gay scene?

Marshall Islands has a limited documented gay scene: GayOut lists 4 LGBTQ+ venues, including 0 dedicated gay bars.

Which city in Marshall Islands has the biggest gay scene?

Majuro has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Marshall Islands, with 1 venues listed in the GayOut directory.