Canada Warns X Passport Holders on U.S. Entry

Canada updated its U.S. travel advisory in late September to warn that Canadians holding passports with an "X" gender identifier may face entry or transit problems in countries, including the United States, that do not recognize the marker and may be asked to provide their sex as either male or female at the border. Global Affairs Canada said roughly 3,400–3,600 Canadians have chosen the "X" option since it was introduced and urged travellers to verify entry rules with foreign representatives before travelling. The advisory cites recent U.S. policy moves under President Donald Trump — including an executive order and State Department action that has stopped issuing or changing "X" passports — a policy a federal judge has blocked and which U.S. authorities are appealing. Ottawa also warned that U.S. systems are shifting to no longer accept gender‑identity markers, that visas and permanent‑resident status can be reviewed or revoked in some cases, and that Nexus trusted‑traveller cards will no longer allow the "X" marker for new or renewal applicants. Canadian and U.S. officials have provided limited public comment as litigation and policy changes proceed.