Finland and Denmark have recently updated their travel advisories for transgender individuals planning to visit the United States, following changes in US immigration policies under President Donald Trump. The new guidance aligns with similar updates from other European nations, including the United Kingdom and Germany, which have also expressed concerns over the treatment of transgender individuals under the current US administration.This change comes as President Trump continues to issue executive orders that roll back rights for transgender and nonbinary individuals.
On his first day back in office, Trump signed an order that declared the government would recognize only two genders: male and female. This policy shift has prompted several European countries to reassess their travel guidance for citizens, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community.Under Denmark’s updated travel advisory, a new section has been added to its visa rules for entry into the United States.
The advisory notes that when applying for a U.S. visa, applicants are limited to selecting from only two gender options: male or female.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark recommends that travelers with an “X” gender marker on their passport, or those who have changed their gender, contact the American embassy before traveling for further guidance on how to proceed.This change was prompted by LGBT+ Denmark, which reached out to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting an update on the travel advi.
