Same-sex marriage in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten their respective countries. After an amendment, giving cohabiting couples (including same-sex couples) some limited rights, was proposed to the Estates of Curaçao in 2017, former Prime Minister Gerrit Schotte suggested that a referendum on the legalisation of same-sex marriage be held on the island. Same-sex marriage in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten Same-sex marriages are not performed in Aruba, Curaçao, or Sint Maarten, which are constituent countries () of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The islands were, however, obliged after several court rulings to register any marriage (including same-sex marriages) registered in the Kingdom, but they don't have to give
Recognition of same-sex unions in Asia Recognition of same-sex unions in Asia Debate has occurred throughout Asia over proposals to legalize same-sex marriage as well as civil unions. Following a Constitutional Court ruling, Taiwan could become the first nation in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage by 24 May 2019. In addition, Israel and Armenia recognise same-sex marriages validly performed abroad. Israel recognises unregistered cohabitation for same-sex couples. Several cities in Japan, Taiwan and Cambodia provide same-sex couples with some limited rights and benefits, including hospital visitation rights. In Hong Kong, the same-sex partners of residents can receive spousal visas. China: On 5 January 2016, a court