Following President Trump's return to office and his issuance of decrees that undermine the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, numerous countries have issued travel warnings.
Immediately after his inauguration, President Trump announced that the US administration would now only recognize two genders: male and female. He then overturned the 2021 Biden-era regulations and issued a decree to eliminate the 'X' gender marker, specifically on passports.
Countries that issue gender-neutral passports have warned their citizens of potential challenges when traveling to the US These countries, including Australia, Canada, Argentina, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, Colombia, Ireland, Pakistan, India, the Netherlands, and Nepal, offer passports that recognize non-binary identities.
France, however, does not issue neutral passports and continues to enforce a gender binary of male or female. It has, nevertheless, updated its travel advisory to reflect the US policy requiring travelers to declare their 'sex at birth.'
The advisories are more explicit in countries that issue non-binary passports. Finland, for instance, highlights the risk that LGBTQ+ travelers may face visa denials. Germany cautions that any slight mistake or overstaying one's visit could result in arrest and deportation. Canada mandates the registration of any stay exceeding 30 days.
