Denmark and Finland Update US Travel Advisories for Transgender Travelers

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Two countries, Denmark and Finland, have updated travel advisories for their transgender citizens traveling to the United States, joining other European countries that have issued similar cautions to citizens.

The warning comes following reports that transgender individuals have had difficulties at US borders in the wake of U.S. policy recognizing only two genders.

The Danish foreign ministry is advising its transgender citizens who have an X gender designation on their passport or those who have changed gender to contact the US embassy before traveling. This is partly due to the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization only allowing male or female gender options, while Danish law permits citizens to identify as X.

Finland has also updated its advisory, warning that U.S. authorities may refuse entry if a traveler's current passport sex differs from their sex assigned at birth. Germany has also reportedly advised transgender travelers to contact US diplomatic missions before departure.

These changes occur amid broader concerns about entry requirements for travel to the U.S. Germany updated its advisory after three German nationals were detained at the border, emphasizing that visa approval doesn't guarantee entry. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has also revised its guidance, noting that breaking entry rules could lead to arrest or detention.

While Danish officials stated no Danish citizens have been refused entry or detained since Trump took office, the LGBT+ Danmark association requested the advisory update due to concerns about potential problems at U.S. airports.

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