IMPORTANT: If your country allows transgender people to get an M or F gender marker, I recommend getting one of those two options, even if you can get a third gender option. Some countries may not allow you to enter using a passport with a third gender designation.
For more on why you need a passport, see: Transgender passport resources
Australia
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (dfat.gov.au)
- Guidelines on the Recognition of Sex and Gender:
- ag.gov.au/Publications/Pages/AustralianGovernmentGuidelinesontheRecognitionofSexandGender.aspx
- Form B-14:
- passports.gov.au/files/b14-declaration-sex-gender-passport-applicant
Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship)
- Change the sex on your passport:
- canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/change-sex.html
Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC) (canada.ca/fr/immigration-refugies-citoyennete)
- Changer la désignation de sexe dans votre passeport ou document de voyage:
- canada.ca/fr/immigration-refugies-citoyennete/services/passeports-canadiens/changer-sexe.html
India
Ministry of External Affairs, Consular, Passport & Visa Division (mea.gov.in/cpv.htm)
- Passport Seva (passportindia.gov.in)
- In 2014, the Supreme Court of India ordered that transgender people be recognised as a third gender. They ordered accommodations for identity documents including voter card, ration card, driving licence, and passport. Passports allow the option “T” as a gender marker. If possible, try to get an “M” or “F.”
Ireland
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (dfa.ie)
- The Gender Recognition Act allows Irish citizens over the age of 18 to self-declare their own gender identity. Young citizens aged 16-17 can also be legally recognised, though there are more steps. Please contact Transgender Equality Network Ireland (teni.ie) for information.
New Zealand
Department of Internal Affairs (dia.govt.nz)
- Information for Transgender Applicants:
- dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-BDM-Information-for-Transgender-Applicants?OpenDocument
United Kingdom
GOV.UK (gov.uk)
- Change your name or personal details on your passport:
- gov.uk/changing-passport-information/gender
- See also UK: transgender legal resources
United States of America
On Transgender Map:
- Overview
- Age 18+ getting first passport ever
- Age 18+ changing passport
- Age 16 or 17 years
- Age under 16 years
Disclaimer: This is legal talk, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change often. Some of this may not apply to you. It is presented without warranty. It may contain errors or omissions. You must do your own research.