It’s long overdue. Nonetheless, as of April 11, 2022 gender-neutral passports are now an option for U.S. applicants.

Now U.S. citizens can select an “X” instead of having to choose between male and female.

This is long awaited news for nonbinary, intersex and gender-nonconforming Americans.

In more good news the TSA is working on implementing gender-neutral screening procedures at security check points. These new procedures reportedly include reduce pat down screenings and eliminating gender identification. For details on the new gender-neutral passport procedures go HERE.

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Jonathan Geen is the President of Purple Light Vacations. He received his travel agent certification from Career Quest and has also been awarded the designation of Elite Cruise Counselor, (the highest certification), by the Cruise Line International Association. He is a member of the Travel Leaders consortium and the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). He graduated from ASTA's advanced travel advisor certification program and is an ASTA Verified Travel Advisor. He is proud that his company offers added value at no cost to all travelers. Travel in the Know Wherever You Go!