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    Here's The Current List of Countries That Recognize Marriage Equality

    Donald Padgett
    | 12/08/21

    Here's The Current List of Countries That Recognize Marriage Equality

    Gay wedding

    Twenty years ago, LGBTQ+ couples hoping to wed had few places to do so where the marriage would carry the weight of legal recognition. But queer couples planning their nuptuals today now find a growing list of countries that recognize marriage equality.

    The first country to legally recognize marriage equality at the national level was The Netherlands in 2001. Since then, dozens more have joined in acknowledging this basic human right exists for all humanity. Recently both Japan and Chile have moved closer to officially accepting marriage equality.

    Whether you are planning to get married or celebrating a honeymoon abroad, looking for countries that will recognize your existing marriage, or just want to direct your tourism to affirming and progressive countries, you'll appreciate this new resource from the IGLTA. The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association has released its list of 29 countries which recognize marriage equality in some form.

    North America had a perfect score of three-for-three, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico all legally recognizing some form of marriage equality. At the other end of the spectrum in Asia and the African continent, only Taiwan and South Africa recognize marriage equality. Here are the 29 countries identified by the IGLTA as recognizing marriage equality either nationwide or in some jurisdictions.

    Learn more about these countries and same sex marriage abroad here.

    United Kingdom

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    Luxembourg

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    Brazil

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    Ireland

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    Australia

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    Spain

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    Germany

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    Canada

    Lesbian couple marries in Canada wilderness

    Malta

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    Belgium

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    Denmark

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    Costa Rica

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    France

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    Finland

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    Mexico

    Mexico City

    Austria

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    South Africa

    A gay couple wed

    Iceland

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    The Netherlands

    According to the IGLTA, the list of countries recognizing marriage equality is growing with some well-known destinations beckoning partnered LGBTQ+ couples.

    The United States of America

    South Beach Miami Beach from the air

    Uruguay

    Uruguay recognizes marriage equality

    Argentina

    Argentina recognizes marriage equality

    Colombia

    Colombia recognizes marriage equality

    Ecuador

    Ecuador recognizes marriage equality

    Greenland

    Greenland recognizes marriage equality

    New Zealand

    New Zealand recognizes marriage equality

    Norway

    Norway recognizes marriage equality

    Sweden

    Sweden recognizes marriage equality

    Taiwan

    Taiwan recognizes marriage equality

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