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Canada Warns Travelers: 'X' Gender May Face U.S. Denial

10/2/2025

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Canada warns that U.S. entry may be denied for travelers with an "X" gender on passports and adds a travel advisory for 2SLGBTQ+ holders.
Canada issues passports with "X" markers, but entry through other countries isn't guaranteed.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) changed Nexus card applications in February. The U.S. Embassy in Canada could not comment due to a government shutdown.

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Story summary

Canada warns that U.S. entry may be denied for travelers with an "X" gender on passports and adds a travel advisory for 2SLGBTQ+ holders.
Canada issues passports with "X" markers, but entry through other countries isn't guaranteed.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) changed Nexus card applications in February. The U.S. Embassy in Canada could not comment due to a government shutdown.