Currently, a little more than half of the Member States of the European Union, that is, 15 out of 27, recognize and permit same-sex marriage. The remaining 12 still do not admit this form of marriage in their domestic legal systems. Jurisprudential developments in this field are therefore particularly significant. 

Moving to Portugal involves several important steps, and obtaining a residence permit is one of the most relevant.

Author: Otávio Raupp Introduction In January 2025, around 108,000 residence permit applications in Portugal  were rejected. One of the main reasons was the absence of proof that the rental contract had been reported to the Portuguese Tax Authority (Finances). Given the relevance of housing requirements and the significant impact on immigrants, this article explains the legal framework, questions the legality of this practice, and outlines possible alternatives to reduce rejec