Kuwait City - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
Some members of the community had good tours as far as I know. - May 2023
Kuwait is not friendly towards LGBTQI members. - May 2023
Because this is a Muslim country my answer would be no, but if you have a partner it might not be too bad. In my experience, the locals do look down on the LGBTQ community. - Apr 2022
No. There is information for LGBT travelers on travel.state.gov. - Feb 2020
Its illegal here but present. - May 2017
Homosexuality is illegal here. But, if you look carefully, you will find them. For those who are discreet and already coupled, it should be fine. - Mar 2017
No experience but I'd say not given local laws and customs. - Jun 2015
Absolutely not. You'll get arrested. - Mar 2015
I'm a straight married guy but I don't think you'd want to be too open or outrageous anywhere in the Middle East if you were gay. Ironically, straight men here are very free and affectionate with each other here compared to USA and kiss twice and hug on greeting, walk along talking holding hands, etc. I think actual gay acts and crossdressing are illegal and you could be arrested. - Dec 2013
It is illegal to practice homosexuality in Kuwait, however couples have successfully lived here. - May 2013
Homeosexuality is illegal, but like everything else that is illegal in Kuwait, it goes on behind closed doors.No. There is probably a hidden scene, but I don't know for sure. - Feb 2013
Do not know - it must be well hidden. - Jan 2013
No. This is the Middle East, after all. - May 2012
Public displays of affection, even between men and women, definitely should be limited to hand holding. Gays or lesbians should be discreet when in public, as it is generally unaccepted here among the culture. - May 2012
The gays I knew were not out in Kuwait for fear of the known: it is illegal, and breaking the law is dangerous. - Jan 2012
I've seen cross-dressers and quite a few gay men (and some women too.) It's underground, but they definitely have a gay scene. Men hold hands here, but they're not gay. - Jul 2010
No. - Jul 2010
It's all hush-hush but there is plenty of gay activity if you know where to look. Publicly, not so great. - Jul 2008
NO. - Jun 2008
