Anti-discrimination
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is prohibited by the national Constitution.
Legal gender recognition of trans people
Portugal has administrative procedures to obtain legal gender recognition without compulsory genital surgery.
Partnership recognition
In Portugal same-sex couples are able to marry. It also provides registered cohabiting same-sex couples with a set of limited rights.
Parenting rights
Neither joint nor second parent adoption is available to same-sex couples in Portugal.
Criminal law on hate speech/crime
Sexual orientation is included in the law on hate and violence, and is recognised as aggravating factor.
Freedom of assembly/Pride events
Pride events have taken place with authorisation.
Criminal law on age of consent
The age of consent is equal for all sexual acts.
Asylum
Learn more about LGBTI asylum in Portugal in our asylum section.