Denmark and Finland have updated their travel advisories for transgender citizens traveling to the United States, following similar warnings from other European nations. These advisories are issued in response to reports that transgender individuals have faced difficulties at U.S. borders due to U.S. policies recognizing only two genders.
The Danish Foreign Ministry is advising transgender citizens with an “X” gender designation on their passports or those who have changed gender to contact the U.S. embassy before traveling. This recommendation comes because the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) only offers male or female gender options, while Danish law allows citizens to identify as “X.”
Finland has also issued a similar warning, stating that U.S. authorities may refuse entry if a traveler’s current passport sex does not match their sex assigned at birth. Germany has also updated its advisory, urging transgender travelers to reach out to U.S. diplomatic missions before their trip.
These updates come as concerns grow over entry requirements for travel to the U.S. Germany revised its advisory after three German nationals were detained at the U.S. border, stressing that visa approval does not guarantee entry. The United Kingdom has also issued a revised warning, pointing out that violating entry rules could lead to arrest or detention.
While no Danish citizens have been refused entry or detained since Donald Trump took office, the LGBT+ Danmark association called for the advisory update, expressing concerns about potential issues at U.S. airports.
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