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TomWilm

(1,902 posts)
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 02:46 PM Mar 21

Finland, Denmark Issue Travel Warnings For US

Source: Newsweek

Denmark and Finland have revised their travel guidance for transgender individuals planning to visit the United States. The move follows similar guidance updates by other European nations in apparent response to President Donald Trump's large-scale crackdown on trans rights.

A new section has been added under Denmark's visa rules for entry into the United States. It states that when applying for a U.S. visa, there are only two gender options available, male or female. If your passport has the gender designation X, or if you have changed your gender, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises contacting the American embassy before traveling for guidance on how to proceed.

- In Finland, the advisory notes that if the gender on an applicant's passport differs from the gender confirmed at birth, U.S. authorities may deny entry.
- The United Kingdom has updated its travel guidance for British citizens planning to visit the country, warning of potential arrest or detention if travelers fail to comply with entry requirements.
- Germany has told its citizens that they are not guaranteed entry to the U.S. even if they have a visa or entry waiver.

It is expected that more European nations will update travel guidance as President Trump reshapes America's domestic and foreign policy.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/denmark-issues-travel-warning-us-2048508



This is solely about our transgender community, but should soon be followed by a warning to use burner phones as to hide former messages, which might be critical to the US regime, and stay away, if you cannot whitewash your SoMe accounts with such criticisms.
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Finland, Denmark Issue Travel Warnings For US (Original Post) TomWilm Mar 21 OP
Nobody in their right mind should be traveling to the "United States" durablend Mar 21 #1
As with any authoritarian country ... TomWilm Mar 21 #4
I'm sure the American travel industry just loves the chaos. sinkingfeeling Mar 21 #2
Eventually I would think the US tourism industry will push back on this shithole behavior IronLionZion Mar 21 #3

TomWilm

(1,902 posts)
4. As with any authoritarian country ...
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 03:23 PM
Mar 21

... it is important to stay in contact and support the resistance movements inside.

Back in the 1980ies I was part of a community trading project. Two of the guidelines were:
- We will never buy from authoritarian countries.
- Though we will buy from nice people inside such countries.
And we actually had some good trading contacts, who needed our support.

One of my political friends are continuing such work:
When war and conflict hit an area, there are few who dare to trade with the local families and companies. At Warfair, we ensure that you can enjoy world-class products and through trade make a contribution to peace and prosperity. We trade for peace.

sinkingfeeling

(55,068 posts)
2. I'm sure the American travel industry just loves the chaos.
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 02:54 PM
Mar 21

P.S. I'll be in both countries in less than 30 days.

IronLionZion

(48,533 posts)
3. Eventually I would think the US tourism industry will push back on this shithole behavior
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 03:14 PM
Mar 21

Maybe then it will be too late to repair America's reputation in the world

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