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Make gender-neutral passports available for British citizens
Closed
39 signatures
What the petition asks
The UK government currently allows only 'M'/'F' gender markers on travel documents, which effectively erases many non-binary and intersex people. I would urge the government to recognise these already marginalised groups.
In a recent dispute the high court was told gender-neutral passports would affect legislation, be prohibitively expensive and increase the need for consular support for British citizens.
None of which negates the fact that we still need them, whatever the cost, and that if legislation doesn't account for non-binary and intersex people, it badly needs revising.
Gender-neutral passports are already recognised internationally. Ten countries currently offer a third gender option, 'X', or unknown.
None of which negates the fact that we still need them, whatever the cost, and that if legislation doesn't account for non-binary and intersex people, it badly needs revising.
Gender-neutral passports are already recognised internationally. Ten countries currently offer a third gender option, 'X', or unknown.
Timeline
| 6 Jul 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jan 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
39
Status
Closed
Opened
6 Jul 2018
Closed
6 Jan 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.