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CBP Enforces Binary Sex Codes and Enhanced US Passport Validation in APIS


Sex Field Requirements: Effective Oct. 14, 2025, CBP systems will only accept “M” (Male) or “F” (Female) in the sex field of APIS transmissions. Any other characters will result in an “X Response-Insufficient Information” error, requiring airlines to resubmit the passenger data with corrected information.

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[–] SlippiHUD@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Correct, if I'm understanding it correctly, I am not a lawyer, it will also prevent you from entering the country via plane. They want M or F only.

I'm also pretty sure preventing a citizen from entering the country violates some international law, but I also could be wrong about that.

[–] cyrano@piefed.social 5 points 1 month ago

Thanks for the clarification. That is how I understand as well. Also not a lawyer.