JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Beginning April 11, American citizens who do not fit into traditional male or female gender roles will be permitted to choose a third option on their U.S. passports. Applicants considering themselves transgender, non-binary or others who do not conform to traditional gender definitions can select “X” as an option on their passports.
“The Department of State has reached another milestone in our work to better serve all U.S. citizens, regardless of their gender identity,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. “We are committed to promoting the freedom, dignity, and equality of all people—including LGBTQI+ individuals.”
The official designation on passport forms will read: “Unspecified or another gender identity.”
“This definition is respectful of individuals’ privacy while advancing inclusion,” Blinken added.
The “X” designation will be available on other government documents in 2023. The new option is designed to allow those who do not consider themselves male or female to travel more easily.
