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Last updated: 15 Apr 2026 09:04 PM
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Government Travel Advice
Last updated: 19 Mar 2026 02:05 PM
Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in the province of Aceh under Sharia law. Punishment following a Sharia court process includes public caning, a prison sentence or a fine payable in gold.
Across Indonesia, there have been reports of police arresting individuals at LGBT+ events. Some laws and regulations, including those related to pornography and prostitution, have been applied in a way that discriminates against the LGBT+ community.
You should exercise caution and discretion, particularly in public spaces.
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Trans Rights Overview
Last updated: 2 Apr 2026 04:04 PM
Rights Breakdown
Death Penalty Risk
Whether trans people face death-penalty risk under local law or enforcement.
📝 Equaldex region: ID; Homosexuality: Illegal (imprisonment as punishment); Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Legal, but requires surgery; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Legal Gender Recognition
Can trans people change the gender marker on official documents?
📝 Equaldex region: ID; Homosexuality: Illegal (imprisonment as punishment); Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Legal, but requires surgery; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Self-ID or Gatekeeping
Is legal gender recognition based on self-declaration or medical requirements?
📝 Gatekeeping is required; self-ID is not recognised.
Nonbinary Recognition
Are nonbinary or third-gender identities officially recognised?
📝 No recognition of nonbinary identities.
Legal Name Change
Can trans people legally change their name on official records?
📝 Possible with court process after medical transition.
Marriage Rights
Can trans people marry in accordance with their affirmed gender?
📝 Same-sex marriage is not legal.
Trans Healthcare Access
Is gender-affirming healthcare legal and available?
📝 Private services exist but are costly and limited.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 No protections or support for trans youth.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 No known public funding or insurance coverage.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: ID; Homosexuality: Illegal (imprisonment as punishment); Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Legal, but requires surgery; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Anti-Discrimination Laws
Are trans people protected by anti-discrimination laws in housing, work, and services?
📝 No protections for gender identity.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 No hate crime laws protecting LGBTQ+ people.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: ID; Homosexuality: Illegal (imprisonment as punishment); Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Legal, but requires surgery; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Military Inclusion
Can trans people serve openly in the military?
📝 LGBTQ+ people are not included in military service.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 Not a safe country for asylum seekers.
Access to Single-Sex Spaces
Can trans people access gendered spaces that match their affirmed gender?
📝 Trans people face regular denial of access.
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