Overview

• France's foreign ministry has issued a travel advisory recommending its citizens state their 'gender assigned at birth' when applying for US visas or ESTA.
• The advisory strongly encourages travelers to check the US Embassy website for updates on potential changes to entry requirements.
• This follows a US executive order signed by President Donald Trump mandating gender recognition based solely on birth assignment, eliminating non-binary options on official documentation.
• While no French citizens have been denied entry due to gender-related issues, Denmark has warned transgender individuals of potential entry denials under the new policy.
• The US entry process remains uncertain, as final admission decisions are made by border officials, even for those with valid visas or ESTA approvals.