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Singapore — Gay Travel Index 2026

50/100
Some caution #69 of 208

Score = Legal 40/60 + Scene 10/40 = 50/100

Singapore ranks #69 of 208 countries and territories in the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, with a composite score of 50/100 — a legal safety component of 40/60 and a scene score of 10/40. Updated 2026-08-17 · release 2026.3.

Legal composite — 40/60 points

CriminalizationLegal (since 2022)
Partnership● No (marriage equality)
Anti-discrimination● No
Gender recognitionLegal route — recognition possible via medical or administrative process
Enforcement realityCalm — no active persecution documented

Research note: Post-surgery IC change; 377A repealed; censorship only — GayOut Index 2026.3 legal research (ILGA World / Human Dignity Trust / Rainbow Europe / Equaldex).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%.

Scene on the ground — 10/40 points

LGBTQ+ venues listed19
Dedicated gay bars2
Gay saunas0
Gay bars per million0.34
Saunas per million0
Events per million9.49
Cities with a scene1
Pride parades0
Queer film festivals0
Coverage gradeA
Scene score10/40 (raw scene index 24/100)

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19 venues tracked in the frozen 2026.3 dataset (all categories) · 6 browsable venue pages in the live directory today.

Frequently asked questions

Is Singapore safe for gay travellers?

Singapore is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 50/100 overall with a legal safety component of 40/60. On enforcement reality, no active persecution is documented.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Singapore?

No. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Singapore. Overall legal status: Legal (since 2022).

Does Singapore have a gay scene?

Yes. GayOut lists 19 LGBTQ+ venues in Singapore, including 2 dedicated gay bars, across 1 cities with a scene, and tracks 0 Pride parades there.

Which city in Singapore has the biggest gay scene?

Singapore has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Singapore, with 6 venues listed in the GayOut directory.

How many gay bars and saunas are there in Singapore?

GayOut currently lists 2 dedicated gay bars and 0 gay saunas in Singapore. Counts exclude venues that are merely gay-friendly.