Just 17 EU countries grant rights to same sex partners for legal immigration purposes. This may occur through the recognition of same-sex marriage, through some other form of registered relationship, or through specific provisions made in immigration law. These countries are:

• Austria (2010)
• Belgium (1997)
• Croatia (2003)
• Czech Republic (2007)
• Denmark (1989) [including Greenland (1996)]
• Finland (2001)^]
• France (1999)
• Germany (2001)
• Hungary (2009)
• Ireland (2008)
• Luxembourg (2004)
• The Netherlands (2001)
• Portugal (2001)
• Slovenia (2006)
• Spain (2005)
• Sweden (1994)
• United Kingdom (1997)