U.S. To Add Third Gender Option On Passports

The State Department is working to introduce a gender option on passports that is neither male nor female, aiming to ensure fair treatment for LGBTQ Americans. While this option will take time to implement, an immediate change allows passport applicants to select male or female without needing medical certification, even if it contradicts other documents.

What is the State Department's goal in introducing a new gender option on passports?

• To increase passport fees

• To simplify the passport application process

• To reduce the number of passport applications

• To ensure fair treatment for LGBTQ Americans

What immediate change has the State Department announced regarding passport applications?

• Applicants can choose any gender without medical proof

• Applicants need to wait for the new gender option

• Applicants must provide medical proof for gender selection

• Applicants can only select male or female

What is the expected timeline for adding the new gender option on passports?

• It will be added immediately

• It will take some time to implement

• It will be available next year

• It is already available

How does the new policy affect the requirement for medical certification?

• Medical certification is required only for non-binary options

• Medical certification is not required if gender differs from other documents

• Medical certification is optional for all genders

• Medical certification is now mandatory

What can applicants do if their chosen gender does not match other documents?

• They need to apply for a special permit

• They cannot apply for a passport

• They can still select their preferred gender without medical proof

• They must provide additional documents