Current Version
| Region | Angola |
| Issue | Right to change legal gender |
| Status | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | According to ILGA, Section 78 of the Civil Registry Act (2015) does not allow alterations of details entered in the registration of records by the Civil Registrar. However, Section 87 permits changes, including "change of name" where there is a change of facts which alter the legal identity or status of the person. A change of sex marker may also be possible under Section 87. |
| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/angola-lgbti https://www.asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/ |
Revision History (2)
Revision by Nathan. Source added, status correction
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Legal, no restrictions | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | (REMOVED) | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 2015 | (NONE) |
| Description | In Angola, surgery is not required to legally change your gender | According to ILGA, Section 78 of the Civil Registry Act (2015) does not allow alterations of details entered in the registration of records by the Civil Registrar. However, Section 87 permits changes, including "change of name" where there is a change of facts which alter the legal identity or status of the person. A change of sex marker may also be possible under Section 87. |
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| Sources | https://www.asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/ | https://database.ilga.org/angola-lgbti https://www.asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/ |
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Revision by JuliaB. adding date
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Start Date | (NONE) | Jan 1, 2015 |
Reports (1)
- Status is not correct