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Gender Recognition Certificate: list of approved countries and territories

Published 2011-07-04Last updated 2024-04-09

If you have had your gender change recognised in certain countries or territories, you do not need to provide medical reports when applying for a Gender Recognition Certificate in the UK.

If you do not have a certificate from an approved country or territory, you can still apply.

Find out what documents you need to provide to apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate.