As tensions continue to flare regarding certain sensitive issues within the U.S., the Canadian government has included a new warning for non-binary individuals interested in traveling south to America.
According to the official new advisory from the Canadian government, Canada has outlined potential issues that may affect citizens who typically prefer to classify themselves as neither male nor female.
In Canada, non-binary individuals may receive a passport with an ‘X’ gender identifier from the government.
With President Donald Trump’s new executive order directing the American government to recognize only male or female sexes, the Canadian government has said those with an X-designated passport might face scrutiny inside the U.S. and other countries.
“While the Government of Canada issues passports with a ‘X’ gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries,” the government said. “You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the ‘X’ gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.”
“You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the ‘X’ gender identifier,” the Canadian government continued. “You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when traveling.”
Earlier this year, the Canadian government reported that approximately 3,500 citizens hold passports with the X gender designation (via CBC). Canada officially began offering the passport in 2019.
As part of the new travel advisory, Canada also reminded travelers in the U.S. that their international visas “can be subject to periodic review and termination for various reasons” by the American government.
According to the country’s sanctioned website, “Canadian visitors can usually stay in the United States for 6 months without a visa.”
Due to the ongoing governemnt shutdown within the U.S., Jennifer Young of the American Embassy in Canada was unable to comment on the new travel advisory.
“Due the current lapse in appropriations, we are not in a position to provide comment or schedule interviews at the time,” she wrote in an email to CBC.
This story was originally reported by Parade on Oct 6, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
