Denmark issued a travel advisory for its transgender citizens planning to visit the United States, adding to the list of European countries to provide guidance in the wake of the Trump administration’s policies limiting how people can identify on passports, according to multiple reports.
The U.S. State Department, in accordance with President Donald Trump’s executive order on two sexes, suspended a policy of allowing people to choose how they identify on their passports. That includes choosing an “X” for unspecified gender.
Denmark updated its guidance for trans people applying for pre-authorization (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) or a visa to the U.S.
“When applying for an ESTA or visa to the United States, there are two gender designations to choose from: male or female. If your passport has the gender designation X or you have changed gender, it is recommended to contact the US embassy prior to travel for guidance on how to proceed,” read an update on Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website.
It follows similar guidance out of Finland last week, The Hill reported.
“If the gender listed on the applicant’s passport does not match the gender assigned at birth, the US authorities may deny the application for a travel permit or visa,” Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. “Please check the entry requirements with the US authorities in advance,” according to the report.
Germany and Great Britain have also recently added guidance about general travel to the U.S. in the wake of some of their citizens being detained.
“You should comply with all entry, visa and other conditions of entry. The authorities in the U.S. set and enforce entry rules strictly. You may be liable to arrest or detention if you break the rules,” the U.K.’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said, Newsweek reported.
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