Leaving the United States: Passport

I finally have my passport! Here’s how to get yours.

Getting your Passport as a Trans Person

As of the time of writing, you simply need to go through the normal process, with one exception. You will need to also sign an attestation declaring essentially that you are covered by Orr v. Trump’s preliminary injunction. Then, you will want to apply in-person. It took me about 3 weeks to get my passport since I paid more for expedited service.

The (Updated) List

Finished

• Change my name and gender via court order (2 weeks)
• Update my name and gender in birth certificate (6 weeks)
• Update my name with Social Security (6 days)
• Update my ID Card
• Get a Passport

To-do

• Get my birth certificate apostilled.
• Take a “holiday” to Amsterdam (Some time around August, 2025, or as soon as all the previous entries in this list are finished)
• Fill out the application and mail it to Dutch immigration service
• Find a place to live
• Make an appointment with the city of Amsterdam to get my citizen social service number
• Book a biometrics appointment with the Dutch immigration service
• Register a business with the chamber of commerce
• Get a business bank account
• Deposit my initial investment
• Get my opening balance sheet reviewed by an external expert
• Submit all supporting documentation to the immigration service
• Wait for my application to be processed